Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

The MIND diet, or Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets that focus on brain health. The MIND…

The Nordic diet is a healthy eating pattern that emphasizes locally sourced, seasonal foods primarily from Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland, focusing on plant-based foods, whole…

The UK Biobank is a biomedical database and research resource that includes de-identified genetic, lifestyle, and health information from over 500,000 participants in the UK. It contains blood, urine, saliva…

The theory was proposed by Icek Ajzen in 1985. The main idea of this theory is that behaviors are the consequences of intentions. People are able to develop intentions, plan…

Thermoregulation is the biological process by which an organism maintains its body temperature within a narrow, optimal range despite external temperature fluctuations. It balances heat production and loss mechanisms to…

The interindividual differences in the frequency and intensity of food cravings experienced by an individual (Richard et al., 2017).

Transcellular diffusion transports ions, sugar molecules, vitamins, and minerals through epithelial cells' apical (top) and basolateral (bottom) surfaces via transporter proteins. Nutrient absorption in the GIT is an example of…

An approach that combines similar elements from different theories to create a model that integrates them.

Ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) is a proposed clinical presentation in which repeated intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — industrial formulations high in refined carbohydrates and added fats, largely corresponding to…

Ultraprocessed foods are industrially manufactured products made from refined ingredients, additives, and preservatives, with little to no whole food content. They are primarily designed for convenience and long shelf life…