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Associate Fellow Appointed

Associate Fellow Appointed

IFBB | 06.06.13

Dr Rachel Gow has been appointed to an Associate Fellowship of the Institute for Food, Brain & Behaviour.

Resources

  • School Food Plan

    Policy | 04.04.13

    The government has asked Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent (founders
    of Leon restaurants) to put together a school food plan that will build
    on the successes of the past seven years, accelerate the improvements in
    school food, and define what role schools have to play in shaping the
    eating habits of Britain’s children. This is IFBB's submission.

  • For Starters

    Policy | 07.02.13

    The relevance of the For Starters report to the IFBB’s work is significant and we welcome its publication as encouraging evidence that, at last, early-years nutrition is being taken seriously by others seeking to influence UK policymakers.

  • Annual Report and Accounts 2011/12

    IFBB | 16.10.12

    A summary of the activity and financial position of the IFBB in 2011/12.

  • Nutrition and Impulsivity

    Nutrition | 03.10.12

    Self-control, less impulsive behaviour, and the ability to stop and think before acting are associated with healthy prefrontal activity, while hyperactivity and impulsivity have been linked to prefrontal dysfunction or immaturity.

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Fish and seafood are the only naturally occuring sources of the vital long-chain omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which are critical for brain development and function. It's the old folk wisdom – fish really is good for the brain!

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