Program for Research on Dietary Supplements in Military Operations and Healthcare Metabolically Optimized Brain - JWF

Abstract

The Program for Research on Dietary Supplements in Military Operations and Healthcare: The Metabolically Optimized Brain (MOB) Study targets a more specific aspect of dietary nutrition, feeding policy and guidelines, and human performance with a focus on optimal cognitive wellness and performance. The purpose of the study is to identify the state of the science by rigorously exploring the evidence in scientific literature for a metabolically optimized brain: 1) nutritional and metabolic elements for enhancing cognitive performance (efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of dietary and supplemental enhancement of brain function); and 2) nutrient and dietary possibilities to mitigate cognitive and psychological consequences of brain injury during combat and operational exposures. Then, turning science into action (policy then practice), facilitate knowledge translation through policy recommendations for the U.S. military services (dining facility policy, menu, and practice recommendations) to promote optimal mission-ready brain function and performance; and mitigate cognitive and psychological consequences of brain injury from high intensity training, and combat operations exposures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA602334

Entities

People

  • Cindy Crawford
  • David M. Eisenberg
  • Joan A. Walter
  • Kevin G. Berry
  • Mercedes Alexander
  • Richard C. Welton

Organizations

  • Samueli Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Amino Acids
  • Beverages
  • Brain Injuries
  • Chemistry
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Fatty Acids
  • Food
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Nutrition
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vitamins

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.