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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Human Diet: Implications for Cognition, Mood, and Neural Development

Vierheller, Pamela Diane
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179332516

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2007, MA, University of Cincinnati, Arts and Sciences : Anthropology.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are considered important for proper neural system development and functioning in humans. Additionally, there is evidence that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is important for human health, both mental and physical. The quantities and ratios of these dietary fats in the diets of many Americans may not be at optimal levels, as the types and quantities of fats consumed today are quite different than those consumed throughout human history. By reviewing animal studies, supplementation trials, and mental health, cognitive, and biological studies in humans, the essentiality of certain PUFAs, as well as the importance of the ratios of PUFAs is considered. Evidence indicates that certain PUFAs and the ratio of PUFAs are correlated with cognition, mood, and neural development in humans; this relationship may have an evolutionary basis, and may be important for contemporary human health.
Dr. C. Jeffrey Jacobson Jr. (Advisor)
61 p.
Anthropology, Physical
Polyunsaturated fatty acids; PUFA; omega-3; omega-6; cognition; mood; neural development

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  • Vierheller, P. D. (2007). Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Human Diet: Implications for Cognition, Mood, and Neural Development [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179332516

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Vierheller, Pamela. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Human Diet: Implications for Cognition, Mood, and Neural Development. 2007. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179332516.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Vierheller, Pamela. "Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Human Diet: Implications for Cognition, Mood, and Neural Development." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179332516

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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