The Hungry Brain
The Nutrition/Cognition Connection
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Administration, Teaching, Teaching Methods
| Author: | Susan Augustin | ISBN: | 9781632209764 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse | Publication: | April 28, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Skyhorse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Susan Augustin |
| ISBN: | 9781632209764 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse |
| Publication: | April 28, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Skyhorse |
| Language: | English |
Feed the brain first to make the nutrition/cognition connection! Focusing on nutrition's role in promoting learning, the author calls on educators to model good food choices for their students. Building on a simple three-part framework of plant foods, animal foods, and junk foods, and incorporating exercise, the text shows educators how: Healthy eating provides a powerful link to learning Childhood obesity, food allergies, and other disorders may be related to eating habits Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day Brain-jogging exercises enhance brain activity, improve physical health, increase clarity, and reduce stress
Feed the brain first to make the nutrition/cognition connection! Focusing on nutrition's role in promoting learning, the author calls on educators to model good food choices for their students. Building on a simple three-part framework of plant foods, animal foods, and junk foods, and incorporating exercise, the text shows educators how: Healthy eating provides a powerful link to learning Childhood obesity, food allergies, and other disorders may be related to eating habits Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day Brain-jogging exercises enhance brain activity, improve physical health, increase clarity, and reduce stress
