Nutrition for Neuro-psychiatric Disorders

These flashcards cover key concepts related to nutrition and various neuropsychiatric disorders discussed in the lecture.

Nutrient Deficiencies

Imitate the effects of radiation on the body by damaging DNA.

Gut-Brain Axis

The biochemical signaling between the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system.

Progressive Deterioration

A decline in intellect, memory, personality, and self-care associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Nutrition Therapy for ALS

Focuses on addressing increased energy needs and barriers to consuming adequate nutrition.

Glasgow Coma Scale

A scale used to assess the level of consciousness in patients, with a score of 8 or lower indicating coma.

Seizure

Uncontrolled excessive neuronal discharges in the brain.

Ketogenic Diet

A diet consisting of 70%-90% fat, used in nutrition therapy for epilepsy.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

An acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy often following respiratory illness or infection.

Huntington’s Disease

A hereditary, progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease with symptoms including unwanted chorea and dementia.

Migraine Headache

A brain disorder resulting from altered sensory stimuli and trigeminal nerve dysfunction.

Multiple Sclerosis

Involves scarring and loss of myelin sheath, leading to various neurological symptoms.

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle weakness.

Parkinson’s Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons, affecting movement.

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Damage to a portion of the brain caused by loss of blood supply due to clot or rupture.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder where the patient severely rejects food, leading to significant weight loss.

Binge Eating Disorder

Recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in short periods with a sense of lack of control.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.

Bipolar Affective Disorders

Conditions characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning due to brain biochemistry abnormalities.

Depression

A mood disorder caused by changes in neurotransmitters, often requiring a mix of protein and carbs for treatment.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder with symptoms including disordered thinking, hallucinations, and delusions.

Sleep Disorders

Conditions related to inadequate sleep duration and altered circadian rhythms, leading to various health issues.

Substance Abuse

Dependency on substances affecting the brain's 'pleasure molecules', notably dopamine.