Nervous System — Psychology STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsPsychologyNervous System3 Marks
Question
Brain and nutrition
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Answer
Nutrition plays an important role in brain functioning. Nutritional deficiency may lead to neurological problems.
Despite representing only 2% of the body’s total mass, the human brain consumes 20% of the body’s total energy due. to the increased metabolic needs of human beings.
Nutrition plays a crucial role during developing years so to optimize the functions of the brain. It is also essential during old age to avoid the degeneration of cells.
Nutrition enhances brain functioning. It prevents as well as helps in treating neurological disorders.
As evolution took place, human life became more complicated and demanding. As a result, the need for nutrition by the brain kept on increasing.
Today human brain is exposed to a high level of stress which results in oxidation, Any food which is high in antioxidants (almonds, dark chocolate, onions, berries, mangoes, seafood) helps to control the ill effects of oxidation.
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