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The Hungry Brain
The Nutrition/Cognition Connection
- Susan Augustine - Roosevelt University, USA
Series:
In A Nutshell Series
In A Nutshell Series
Courses:
Learning & Cognition
Learning & Cognition
May 2007 | 168 pages | Corwin
The brain gets fed first! That is an important idea that directly relates to the nutrition/cognition connection in schools. As the education community faces the challenges of childhood obesity, malnutrition of the brain, food allergies, disorders of metal metabolism and biochemical imbalances, educators are eager to learn about how to guide students in the care of their bodies, and especially, in the feeding of the brain. Making "smart" choices for the very hungry brain is the focus of this cutting edge book that provides the busy teacher with vital information on nutrition and behavior. Dr. Marcus develops a rich discussion about three food groups: animal foods, plant foods and junk foods. She explains why breakfast is still the most important meal of the day, provides brain joggers for easy integration into classroom activities, and presents a host of practical strategies for teaching nutrition as part and parcel of a "learning for a lifetime" curriculum.
Preface
Introduction
1. Where's the Food?
2. Malnutrition of the Brain
3. Not All Fats Are Bad
4. Sugar
5. Not All Foods Are Good: Food Allergies
6. Exercise and the Brain
Appendices
Glossary of Terms
Resources
References
"Covers everything from obesity and malnutrition to food allergies, biochemical imbalances, and how 'smart' choices in education and nutrition make for important teaching influences."