Mindless eating refers to consuming food without conscious awareness or intentional attention to the act of eating. It often involves eating distractedly or automatically, where individuals may not fully register the quantity or quality of food they consume.

A minor neurocognitive disorder is defined by a modest decline in cognitive deficits that is not severe enough to interfere with a person’s independence or ability to perform daily tasks (Blazer, 2013).

Mitochondria are organelles within cells responsible for energy production through the process of cellular respiration. Often referred to as the ‘powerhouses’ of the cell, they play a crucial role in various cellular functions beyond energy production.

Mood can be defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling. It is also defined as a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion. In Nutritional Psychology, mood refers to a sub-clinical or non-clinical experience relating to affect, happiness, sadness, vigor, etc.

Myelin is a protective, fatty substance that wraps around and insulates nerve fibers, also known as axons, in the nervous system. This insulation, resembling a sheath or coating, plays a crucial role in speeding up the transmission of electrical signals between nerve cells, ensuring efficient and rapid communication within the nervous system

Myelination is the process by which myelin, a fatty substance, forms a protective sheath around nerve fibers (axons). This process enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system and is essential for proper brain function and development.