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Food and Behaviour Research Conferences
Food and Behaviour Research (FAB Research) is a charitable organisation dedicated both to advancing scientific research into the links between nutrition and human behaviour and to making the findings from such research available to the widest possible audience.
FAB Research is committed to improving current knowledge and awareness of the effects of nutrition and diet on human behaviour, learning and mood.
26 September 2008 - FAB CONFERENCE - Feeding Young Minds - Nairn
Nutrition in Childhood - Meeting the Challenge
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How can we explain children's worsening behaviour and the escalation in 'special needs' pupils?
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Do fast-foods and high-speed lifestyles conflict with our genetic make-up?
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What are the consequences for the next generation and who's influencing them?
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Mental health problems are rising as fast as rates of obesity and diabetes. What's the solution?
What are the links between diet, brains and behaviour and the
implications for policy and practice?
Keep up-to-date - hear the latest evidence from leading experts.
3 October 2008 - FAB CONFERENCE - Feeding Young Minds, Oxford
Omega-3 for Behaviour, Learning and Mood: Science, policy and practice
Nutrition is as important for our mental health and performance as it is for our physical fitness - the amount and type of fat in our diets is a key influence on both.
Certain omega-3 fats are critical to brain development and function, but are lacking from many people’s diets.
Infants and children are particularly vulnerable; the effects of early malnourishment can last a lifetime. Evidence shows that ‘getting the fats right’ can help at any age.
Omega-3 deficiencies are linked with many
different behaviour, learning and mental health problems – but most
people still don’t know which omega-3 really matter or how to ensure an
adequate intake.
Leading international experts in this field will bring you the latest scientific evidence, clearly explaining its implications for policy and practice as well as for anyone seeking to improve their own health through diet.
Find out what positive changes you can make at home and at work.
Learn how you could help influence policy in the UK, and have your own
questions answered.
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Do pregnant mothers and babies consume enough omega-3? What are the implications if they don’t? Is current dietary advice appropriate?
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Can omega-3 really help combat depression and anti-social behaviour, or reduce symptoms of ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism? Can they improve mood or boost learning more generally? How would we know and what are the practical implications?
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How can our omega-3 dietary requirements be met? Are there enough fish in the sea, and what about vegetarian sources? What can we all do to help?