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Food and Behavior: A Natural Connection
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253 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1997
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February 20, 2016
This book was written almost 20 years ago and only now do people seem to be more aware of the fake foods and chemicals that should not be ingested. My family decided to give up processed foods a few years ago and it has made such a difference in our health.
The author gives examples from her work as a Probation officer and also many detailed studies are cited.
Recommended for anyone interested in nutrition and the effects of food on your attitude.
The author gives examples from her work as a Probation officer and also many detailed studies are cited.
Recommended for anyone interested in nutrition and the effects of food on your attitude.
August 13, 2013
I picked up Food & Behavior: A natural connection by Barbara Reed Stitt based solely on the title (and because it was at my local library). I knew it was older than some other books I have read on the subject, but I am also always looking for resources in different styles and levels of learning to recommend to various clients. I love the nerdy books that talk about neuropsychiatric experiments, but I know that is not for everyone. I am very glad that I picked up this book, not just to recommend to clients but also for the information and ideas that it contains.
Barbara Reed Stitt now has a Ph.D. in Nutrition, but her work with using nutrition to shape behavior started early in her career as a probation officer. Prior to introducing food as an intervention for her probationers, Barbara realized her diet was having a negative impact on her health and functioning. She shares her personal story along with the (identity protected) stories of many of the people with whom she has worked to demonstrate the dramatic results that can come from eliminating allergens and dangerous ingredients. As I was reading the book (before reading her full bio), I liked that she wrote as someone who was not a nutritionist but had done her own research. Yet, it does give her recommendations more credibility that she has now completed her Ph.D. in Nutrition.
As I was reading, I tweeted a quote "junk food is the ultimate child abuse" which raised quite a stir on twitter. I in no way want to minimize the experience of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; but I do think it is important to consider the short and long term implications of dietary choices. In the short term, children can experience decreased or inhibited functioning in physical, mental, and emotional functioning. In the long term, children are learning habits that will not serve them best in any area of their life. It may not be considered traumatic, but it is certainly shaping behavior and creating negative outcomes. As Barbara writes, a healthy body creates a healthy mind. It seems to be one of her themes that we are not just damaging our individual bodies and minds with our food choices, but damaging our entire society by allowing foods we know are dangerous to be marketed as safe and appropriate for children. My child understands the idea of "sometimes food", food items that we eat occasionally or as special treats but that we do not consider nutritious choices that help us "grow strong and healthy". Will we be able to convince others that that treats and unhealthy foods are not deserved or a wise way to treat stress?
Food & Behavior by Barbara Reed Stitt is an easy to read book that shares hope for drastic behavior change for parents that are concerned about the long term implications of some of their children's behaviors. Parents of children displaying aggressive, impulsive, chaotic or confusing behavior may be particularly interested in the advice in Food & Behavior. When considering the possibility of your child ending up involved in the criminal justice system, I hope parents would be willing to commit to potentially difficult dietary changes for the entire family. I would assume that the entire family will start feeling healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally as a result.
Barbara Reed Stitt now has a Ph.D. in Nutrition, but her work with using nutrition to shape behavior started early in her career as a probation officer. Prior to introducing food as an intervention for her probationers, Barbara realized her diet was having a negative impact on her health and functioning. She shares her personal story along with the (identity protected) stories of many of the people with whom she has worked to demonstrate the dramatic results that can come from eliminating allergens and dangerous ingredients. As I was reading the book (before reading her full bio), I liked that she wrote as someone who was not a nutritionist but had done her own research. Yet, it does give her recommendations more credibility that she has now completed her Ph.D. in Nutrition.
As I was reading, I tweeted a quote "junk food is the ultimate child abuse" which raised quite a stir on twitter. I in no way want to minimize the experience of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; but I do think it is important to consider the short and long term implications of dietary choices. In the short term, children can experience decreased or inhibited functioning in physical, mental, and emotional functioning. In the long term, children are learning habits that will not serve them best in any area of their life. It may not be considered traumatic, but it is certainly shaping behavior and creating negative outcomes. As Barbara writes, a healthy body creates a healthy mind. It seems to be one of her themes that we are not just damaging our individual bodies and minds with our food choices, but damaging our entire society by allowing foods we know are dangerous to be marketed as safe and appropriate for children. My child understands the idea of "sometimes food", food items that we eat occasionally or as special treats but that we do not consider nutritious choices that help us "grow strong and healthy". Will we be able to convince others that that treats and unhealthy foods are not deserved or a wise way to treat stress?
Food & Behavior by Barbara Reed Stitt is an easy to read book that shares hope for drastic behavior change for parents that are concerned about the long term implications of some of their children's behaviors. Parents of children displaying aggressive, impulsive, chaotic or confusing behavior may be particularly interested in the advice in Food & Behavior. When considering the possibility of your child ending up involved in the criminal justice system, I hope parents would be willing to commit to potentially difficult dietary changes for the entire family. I would assume that the entire family will start feeling healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally as a result.
September 2, 2019
This book may have changed my life. After fighting depression for most years of my adult life my dear friend gave me this book to read. I am now sugar, caffeine, white flour and (nearly) dairy free for 9 days. I have not felt this good In 20 years.
July 18, 2018
Made me think about the food choices that I make.
July 16, 2009
Content-wise this book earns 5 stars, but I think the author could have said it all in about 20 pages.
It was definitely worth reading.
It was definitely worth reading.
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