Fuel for Thought: The Nutritional Keys for
Cognitive Health (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Leslie Bonci and Roberta Anding
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Brain health has long been overlooked as an area of clinical nutrition education. As consumers become interested in the prevention of chronic illness, practitioners should have the most current, evidenced-based information on the role of nutrition in optimizing brain health. Additionally, chronic illness, both metabolic and neurogenerative, can have an impact on brain function, and the role of nutrition cannot be understated. Nutrition principles integrated with appropriate supplementation will be addressed.
Learning Objectives
- Formulate the principles of optimal nutrition for brain health
- Critique the current popular diets and their role in brain metabolism
- Consider the dietary supplements promoting cognitive health
- Integrate the principles of nutrition and cognitive health to enhance meal planning and preparation for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions
Meet your instructors
Leslie Bonci
Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian; a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics; the owner of Active Eating Advice (Be fit, fed and fearless!), a nutrition consulting company; and a cofounder of Performance 365, a sports nutrition consulting company. She is currently the sports nutrition consultant for the Kansas…
Roberta Anding
Roberta Anding is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for the Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs team. She is an instructor in the Baylor Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Roberta is faculty at Rice University and is currently the sports dietitian for the Rice Owls. She is the former sports dietitian…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Nourish to Flourish: Unlocking the Role of Nutrition for Brain Health
This chapter will cover the role of nutrition in brain health to include the Mediterranean diet, lower glycemic foods, and the polyphenols found in plants.
2. Brain Boost: Do Dietary Patterns Impact Cognitive Health?
Both plant-based diets and low-carbohydrate diets boast benefits for brain health.
3. Boosting Brainpower: The Impact of Dietary Supplements on Cognitive Health
Dietary supplements can provide some support for brain health. Creatine, omega-3 fatty acids, and choline have evidence for effectiveness.
4. Nutrition and Neurodegeneration: The Crucial Connection in Combating Brain Disease
Nutritional rehabilitation for chronic illnesses is well established. Recently, nutrition has been recognized in prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including concussions, Parkinson’s, and dementia.
5. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by Leslie Bonci and Roberta Anding.