Food and Neurocognition: Detailed overview of the evidence showing that glucose dysregulation causes impaired brain functioning. Review how modern diets contribute to increasing rates of dementia. Understand the role of diet in ADHD. Review foods shown to be neuroprotective and likely to promote optimal brain functioning. Be able to discuss the negative impact of the standard American diet on neurocognition and the role healthcare practitioners can have in promoting improved cognitive functioning through dietary interventions.
