Nutrition and the Brain

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Our brain regulates what and how we eat, while our dietary choices, in turn, influence our cognitive health. This course examines the relationship between nutrition and brain function, integrating insights from neuroscience, physiology, metabolism, and behavioral research. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of how nutrients affect brain health and how the brain influences eating behaviors and metabolism. The course introduces key concepts and modern techniques in the field of nutritional neuroscience. Through the analysis of primary literature, students will explore neural mechanisms underlying feeding behavior, brain-body communication, and the impact of nutrition on cognitive health. The course combines lectures providing foundational knowledge with paper discussions delving into key discoveries and research findings.