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Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition & Mental Health.
A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Educational Organization developing the discipline of Nutritional Psychology
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Higher ultra-processed food intake is associated with slightly higher dementia risk
We all know that some foods are healthy while others are less so or not at all. Foods like vegetables, fruits, fish, minimally processed lean meats, whole grains, and yogurt are generally considered healthy because they provide nutrients the body needs, such as healthy fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and fiber. On the other hand, foods...
Our vision
A nutritional component to mental healthcare by 2030
CNP’s vision for the future of mental healthcare is a one that includes the role of diet in supporting mental health. CNP is working to fill the void in our current mental healthcare model by consolidating research, developing curriculum, and creating a methodology through which we can view the diet mental health relationship.
THE CENTER FOR NUTRITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AT A GLANCE
Developing the field of nutritional psychology since 2005.
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A NUTRITIONAL COMPONENT TO MENTAL HEALTHCARE
Mission
Poor diet is already understood to be a major contributor to disease and mortality, and is also now being examined in its role in mental health. Studies from around the globe demonstrate this diet-mental health relationship (DMHR) and while many individuals have some awareness of how the foods they eat affect the way they feel, some remain confused, and still others need proof that such a relationship exists.
CNP’s mission is to serve as an online resource providing awareness of the DMHR, advocating for the development of the field and its implementation into the mental health care system, and providing resources, education and tools for professionals and individuals.
Nutritional Psychology's APPROVED curriculum for mental health and nutrition professionals
Nutritional psychology curriculum in development provides professionals with psycho-nutritional tools to help their clients develop the cognitive, behavioral, and perceptual skills needed for understanding the effects their dietary intake patterns may be having on their mood, behavior and mental health. NP gives mental health professionals another important piece of the puzzle for supporting their clients’ mental health and well-being by helping them understand how and why they can use food as a tools to improve the way they feel.
CNP Articles
Tracking how your diet shapes your mental health.
Healthier Diets are Associated with Better Mental Health in Adolescents
Understanding Adolescence as a Critical Developmental Period; Adolescence is the period of development between childhood and adulthood, roughly...
Consuming lots of flavonoid-rich foods is linked with feeling happy and optimistic
What is psychological well-being? Psychological well-being is an overarching concept in psychological research that encompasses feelings of happiness,...
Frequent Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods is Associated with Worse Overall Well-Being
An analysis of Global Mind Project data spanning 60 countries, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, found that frequent...
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CNP keeps you informed with the latest diet-mental health news.
Yes, gut inflammation & cognition are connected, what a new study shows
Systematic data reinforces the gut-brain axis, proving that reducing intestinal inflammation preserves cognitive performance.
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The thin line: GLP-1 drugs and the rise of disordered eating
While offering metabolic benefits, the rise of appetite-suppressing drugs highlights an urgent need for eating disorder screenings.
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The surprising health benefits of cooking at home just a few nights a week, according to experts
Cooking at home fosters a mindful connection to wellness while actively reducing exposure to ultra-processed ingredients.
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