Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Stressful eating refers to the behavior of consuming food in response to stress, emotional discomfort, or negative emotions. It is often a coping mechanism in which individuals use food to…

The striatum is a brain region divided into dorsal (caudate nucleus and putamen) and ventral (including the nucleus accumbens) sections. It plays key roles in motor control, reward processing, reinforcement…

Structural inequities refer to deeply ingrained societal and institutional disparities that limit access to resources, opportunities, and rights for certain groups, often based on factors like race, gender, or socioeconomic…

Subcortical brain regions are structures located beneath the cerebral cortex, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, amygdala, and hippocampus. These regions play crucial roles in regulating emotions, memory, movement, and…

In the Theory of Planned Behavior, subjective norms refer to the perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a behavior. The expectations and opinions of significant others, such as…

Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts, considerations, or preoccupations with ending one's own life, ranging from fleeting, passive thoughts (e.g., wishing not to wake up) to active, specific thoughts involving intent,…

Sustainable diets aim to promote health while minimizing the environmental impact of food production and consumption. These diets consider factors such as biodiversity, climate change, and resource conservation, emphasizing the…

A symbiotic relationship is a relationship or interaction between organisms of different species that involves the exchange of material or energy. The specificity of symbiosis is determined by whether either…

The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates the"fight or flight" response. It prepares the body for intense physical activity in response to…

Synapses are the junctions between neurons (nerve cells) where they communicate with each other. These connections allow neurons to transmit electrical or chemical signals, facilitating communication within the nervous system.