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Nutritional Neuroscience

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Nutritional neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that examines the interaction between nutrition and brain function. It explores how dietary choices impact cognitive function, mood, and mental health.

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Written by Ephi Morphew-Lu
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CNP (2026). Nutritional Neuroscience. In CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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