About this Event
Healthy nutrition can lead to an overall healthy lifestyle. What we put into our body has direct effects on what we output into our lives.
Did you know
poor nutrition has been associated with: externalizing behaviour (such as hyperactivity, aggression, disobedience), symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, poor concentration and tiredness, which interfere with learning, immune system function, which is also linked to mental health, delayed brain development –
high-fat, high-sugar diets can affect proteins in the body that are important for brain development, iron deficiency, which has been linked to cognitive function impairments associated with learning and memory, nutrient deficiencies, which have been associated with mental health conditions including depression and anxiety (we know that fruits and vegetables, grains, fish, lean red meats and olive oils are rich in important nutrients such as folate, magnesium, vitamins and zinc which all impact on body and brain functions, including mood regulation)? Dietary habits are not always by choice.
There can be many underlying mental health factors that can impact the way you eat.
The more you learn about how to promote healthy eating styles in your own life the easier it is to combat certain issues like; anorexia, bulimia, “food insecurities” (where there may not be enough access to food due to unemployment and poverty)
Unhealthy eating due to poverty and food insecurities can lead to psychological stress — unhealthy eating also have been linked to depression and delayed brain development, poorer academic performance, time off from school, anxiety, aggression, and difficulty getting along with others.
In this group we will explore the varieties of food linked to positive mental health as well as how and where to access them.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3700 Lancaster Ave suite 305, 3700 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, United States
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