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Diet, Mood & Well-Being

Diet, Mood & Well-Being (Adult Population)

The CNP Diet, Mood & Well-being Research Category consolidates research exploring the interconnected relationship between dietary intake and how we feel and experience mood, including creativity, happiness, well-being, etc. To view each original study on the open internet, click “Original.” To view the CNP-written abstract summary, click “CNP Summary.” While only some CNP-written abstract summaries are available below for free, all abstract summaries are available to CNP members through the CNP Library Membership.

The role of diet and nutrition on mental health and wellbeing

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 21 August 2020
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF
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The role of positive psychological constructs in diet and eating behavior among people with metabolic syndrome: A qualitative study

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 21 August 2020
  • Reviewed By CNP Staff

Positive Psychological (PP) constructs, such as optimism and gratitude, may influence adherence to healthy behaviors, including diet. Nevertheless, prior research on this subject has produced contradictory findings. This qualitative study by Carrillo et al. (2022) aimed to explore the relationship between PP constructs and dietary behaviors among adults with metabolic syndrome. Semi-structured interviews were used […]

Food for mood: Relevance of nutritional omega-3 fatty acids for depression and anxiety

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 21 August 2020
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF

Since polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are abundant in the brain and have been linked to anxiety and depression, Larrieu & Laye (2018) analysed the role of the PUFA omega-3 (ω3) series in the prevention and treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases. The review delves into the potential mechanisms of ω3 PUFAs in altering the neurobiological processes leading […]

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