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We all know that some foods are healthy while others are less so or not at all. Foods like vegetables, fruits, fish, minimally processed lean meats, whole grains, and yogurt are generally considered healthy because they provide nutrients the body...
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Understanding Adolescence as a Critical Developmental Period; Adolescence is the period of development between childhood and adulthood, roughly from ages 10 to 19, or even 24 (Sawyer et al., 2018). Puberty is a period of rapid growth and physical development...
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What is psychological well-being? Psychological well-being is an overarching concept in psychological research that encompasses feelings of happiness, life satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and optimism. People experiencing sustained psychological well-being tend to be happy, optimistic, satisfied with their lives,...
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An analysis of Global Mind Project data spanning 60 countries, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, found that frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with worse overall mental well-being. Major contributors to this link were increased symptoms of depression and...
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Editor’s Note: This CNP summary presents the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, exactly as published, without additional commentary. The CNP team is currently conducting an internal review to assess these guidelines and their implications for nutritional psychology. Overview...
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