Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

The sensation derived when non-volatile chemical molecules stimulate receptors on taste cells in the surface areas of the tongue, soft palate, and the oropharyngeal region. The human taste system is…

The thalamus is thought of as the brain’s main relay center for sensory impulses.

The EAT-Lancet Commission consists of 37 world-leading scientists from 16 countries, representing various scientific disciplines. The Commission's goal was to reach a scientific consensus by defining targets for healthy diets…

The EAT-Lancet diet is a set of science-based dietary guidelines developed by the EAT-Lancet Commission. It emphasizes a plant-based diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, while…

The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional foods of countries around the Mediterranean Sea. It emphasizes plant-based foods, healthy fats, and overall eating patterns. A…

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…