Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Microglia are specialized immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS) that function as the primary resident macrophages. They play a crucial role in immune defense in the brain and…

Micronutrients are essential nutrients that the body needs in smaller quantities than macronutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). These include vitamins and minerals crucial for various physiological functions, including metabolism,…

Mindful eating is an approach to food consumption that involves paying full attention to the sensory experience of eating and being present in the moment without judgment. It emphasizes awareness…

Mindless eating refers to consuming food without conscious awareness or intentional attention to the act of eating. It often involves eating distractedly or automatically, where individuals may not fully register…

Minimally processed foods are whole or nearly whole foods altered mainly for safety, preservation, storage, or convenience without adding salt, sugar, oils, fats, or additives. They form Group 1 of the NOVA classification system.

A minor neurocognitive disorder is defined by a modest decline in cognitive deficits that is not severe enough to interfere with a person's independence or ability to perform daily tasks…

Mitochondria are organelles within cells responsible for energy production through the process of cellular respiration. Often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell, they play a crucial role in…

Mood is a temporary or predominant state of mind characterized by conscious feelings and emotions. In Nutritional Psychology, mood describes subclinical or nonclinical experiences such as happiness, sadness, and vigor.

Mood disorders are psychiatric conditions involving sustained disruptions in emotional state, including depressive lows or manic and hypomanic highs. They include depressive disorders and bipolar and related disorders that can substantially affect functioning and well-being.

An evidence-based, client-centered yet directive counseling approach developed by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick that strengthens intrinsic motivation for behavior change by exploring and resolving ambivalence through empathic, autonomy-supportive dialogue and core skills known as OARS (open questions, affirmat