Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Hedonic "override" describes situations where the motivation to eat persists despite satiety signals, driven by the brain’s reward systems rather than physiological energy needs. This occurs when highly palatable food…

The pursuit of pleasure and reward in eating, often linked to the brain's reward centers (such as the nucleus accumbens) and neurotransmitters like dopamine. This system governs the desire for…

Helper T-cells are a subset of T-cells that assist in coordinating and regulating immune responses. They release signaling molecules to facilitate the activation of other immune cells, including B-cells and…

Herbal nootropics refer to natural substances derived from plants that are believed to enhance cognitive function, memory, and overall brain health. Unlike synthetic nootropics, these compounds are sourced from traditional…

A Heritage Diet (sometimes referred to as a traditional or ancestral diet) is a way of eating based on the traditional foods, cooking techniques, and dietary patterns of a specific…

Hidden hunger refers to a form of malnutrition where individuals suffer from deficiencies in essential micronutrients—such as iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A—despite consuming adequate energy intake. This often occurs…

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered beneficial because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream, reducing the risk of heart disease. It is often referred to as "good cholesterol".

Highly palatable foods are characterized by being high in fat, sodium, simple sugars, and carbohydrates. This term has recently been operationalized within research to lend understanding to the various definitions…

Hippocampal-dependent learning and memory (HDLM) refers to the process of acquiring and retaining information that relies on the proper functioning of the hippocampus. This type of memory encompasses various cognitive…

The hippocampus is the neuroanatomic structure of the limbic system that is thought to be involved in consolidating learning. It is so named because it resembles a seahorse, which is…