2006
Title: Mental Energy: Defining the Science - A Summary of the International Life Sciences Institute North America Workshop, 8 - 9 November 2004
Authors: Dane Cook, PhD, J. Mark Davis, PhD, Patrick O'Connor, PhD, Harris Lieberman, PhD, John Barbuto, Jr.
Journal: Nutrition Reviews, Vol 64, No 7(II), July 2006
Supported by the ILSI North America Technical Committee on Energy
Abstract: The concept of "mental energy" has received considerable public and private interest, but little scientific attention. For the public, mental energy is relevant for routines of daily living (ex. job performance, social commitments) and for perceived health (ex. quality of life). Previous reports have addressed how the basic concept of energy is viewed by the public, the scientific community, and regulatory agencies, and whether the necessary tools exist to scientifically determine the effect of foods on "mental state and performance."
The goals of the workshop were to examine the concept of mental energy from public, private and research interests, and to identify scientific regulatory, and communication needs to further our understanding of mental energy and to better inform consumers. The series of articles include:
- Introduction: Mental Energy: Defining the Science
- Mental Energy: Developing a Model for Examining Nutrition-related Claims
- Mental Energy: Assessing the Mood Dimension
- Mental Energy: Assessing the Cognition Dimension
- Mental Energy: Assessing the Motivation Dimension
LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE: Please contact Richard Carson (rcarson@ilsi.org) to request a free copy of the the supplement.