Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Probiotics are live microorganisms, often bacteria, that, when administered in adequate quantities, confer beneficial effects on the host's health by modulating the composition and function of the gut microbiota.

Proteins are essential macronutrients made of amino acids. They support tissue building and repair and contribute to the production of enzymes, hormones, and immune-system components.

Proteomics is a branch of biology that studies proteins' function, expression, and degradation within living organisms (Graves & Haystead, 2002).

Psychiatric disorders are conditions that affect thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and daily functioning. Nutrition may interact with mental health through pathways involving brain function, metabolism, inflammation, and the gut-brain connection.

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the causation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders. Psychiatry addresses conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders,…

Psychobiotics are beneficial live microorganisms that, upon consumption, provide mental health benefits by influencing the gut-brain connection through the modulation of the gut microbiota.

An inability to stop oneself from overeating in response to environmental and other cues is associated with obesity and high weight gain (Dao, 2019).

A term used within Nutritional Psychology denotes the continuum of psychological functioning (subclinical effects) to mental health (clinical effects).

Psychological mechanisms encompass the various processes and functions related to the mind and behavior. This broad term includes cognitive processes, emotional responses, motivations, perceptions, and other mental functions that shape…

Psychological mechanisms in the context of the DMHR (Diet-mental health relationship) involve cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes that influence how dietary habits affect mental health. These mechanisms include thought patterns,…