This book proposes to educate the reader about the role of diet and nutrition in mental health. It is
not intended to replace medical treatment for serious illness, or to replace or approximate formal
training and licensure.

Copyright © 2016 by Leslie E. Korn

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the printed edition as follows:

Names: Korn, Leslie
E.
Title: Nutrition essentials for mental health : a complete guide to the

food-mood connection / Leslie E. Korn ; foreword by James Lake,
MD.
Description: First edition. | New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2016] |
“A
Norton professional book.” | Includes bibliographical references and
index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2015035638 | ISBN 978-0-393-70994-0
(hardcover)
Subjects: LCSH: Mental health--Nutritional aspects. |

ISBN 978-0-393-70995-7 (e-book)

Nutrition--Psychological aspects.
Classification: LCC RC455.4.N8 K67 2016 |
DDC 616.89/0654--dc23
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http://lccn.loc.gov/2015035638

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