To establish the parameters of optimal nutrition do we need to consider psychological in addition to physiological parameters?

Molecular Nutrition and Food Research

Volumn 57, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 6-19

  Benton, David ^a  

^a SWANSEA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cognition; Micro nutrient status; Mood; Optimal nutrition; Vitamins

Indexed keywords

TRACE ELEMENT;

AFFECT; BRAIN; COGNITION; DIET; DIET SUPPLEMENTATION; DIETETICS; DRUG EFFECT; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HUMAN; MALNUTRITION; PHYSIOLOGY; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; REFERENCE VALUE; REVIEW;

AFFECT; BRAIN; COGNITION; DIET; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS; DIETETICS; GUIDELINES AS TOPIC; HUMANS; MALNUTRITION; MICRONUTRIENTS; NUTRITION POLICY; REFERENCE VALUES;

EID: 84871596826     PISSN: 16134125     EISSN: 16134133     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201200477     Document Type: Review

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