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English 1201-521

Prof. Hellmers

17 March 2019

Works Cited

Bogomolova, Svetlana, et al. “Dietary Intervention for People with Mental Illness in South

Australia.” Health Promotion International, vol. 33, no. 1, Feb. 2018, pp. 71–83.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27476869

Dietary Intervention for People with Mental Illness in South Australia, written by many

authors with qualifications relating to this topic, appeared on a website commonly used for

academic research. The source is a research experiment surrounding individuals in South

Australia. These individuals have a serious mental illness, along with cardiovascular disease. The

Mediterranean-style diet was used in this research. It was found that this use of healthy habits

had a positive effect on the tested group. They lowered their risks associated with cardiovascular

disease, while also improving their mental health.

The writers’ purpose was to inform readers of the research conducted on this specific

topic. The audience could be anyone interested in this topic. The individuals being from South

Australia could have played a role in the outcome of the research experiment. The current release

date also contributed to the information found.

The writers are all related to the topic of nutrition and health. The included information

all appeared to be related to the main purpose and topic. The source’s currency also establishes

its credibility.
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I will be using the outcomes of this research in the argument. The research is very

valuable and could be used as the basis of mental health being affected by dietary choices and

habits. The Mediterranean diet will also be mentioned as a diet that could improve mental

wellness.

Cadenhead, Kathleen, et al. “Does Diet Impact Mental Health?” British Columbia Medical

Journal, vol. 60, no. 5, June 2018, pp. 245.

https://www.bcmj.org/cohp/does-diet-impact-mental-health

Does Diet Impact Mental Health, written by Kathleen Cadenhead, Mary Hinchliffe, and

Tanis Mihalynuk, appeared in the British Columbia Medical Journal in June of 2018. The

purpose of this article is to inform readers on the possible correlations between diet and risk of

depression and the research being done. Within this piece, there is a significance placed on

probiotics regarding their impact on mental health and illness. Certain nutrients such as zinc and

magnesium were mentioned as having possible, yet unconfirmed, effects on mental wellness. A

recommendation of creating a diet and habit journal was included within this article. Logging

food choices as attributed to one's mood appeared to be valuable in determining if food and

mental issues are related.

The writers' purposes in writing this article were to inform readers on the possible

correlations between diet and risk of depression and the research being currently conducted. The

audience appears to be the Canadian public, as this article was posted in the British Colombian

Medical Journal. However, international intentions could also be present. The context appears to

be the surrounding new research and data stemming from this topic. The need for more research

and awareness was an underlying cause. The location of this article affected the different
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companies and associations mentioned. The time this was written is recent, which allows for and

accurate placement of information.

The writers are Kathleen Cadenhead, Mary Hinchliffe, and Tanis Mihalynuk. All appear

to be qualified, medical professionals. The information given is supported by a cited list of

references. This source is recent and all information appeared to be related and pertaining to the

main idea and purpose of the article.

I will use this information when explaining the different types of research being

conducted and the possible correlation between diet and mental health. Also, there is quite a lot

of background information surrounding this topic included within this article. This article is a

great basis for an argument as well. This article will answer the debate of whether or not diet

could improve one’s mental health, along with the different nutrients and their effect.

Clay, Rebecca A. “The link between food and mental health.” American Psychological

Association, vol 48, no. 8, Sept. 2017, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/09/food-

mental-health. Accessed 17 Mar. 2019.

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/09/food-mental-health

The Link Between Food and Mental Health, written by Rebecca Clay, appeared on the

website for the American Psychological Association. The main idea of this source was poor diet

may have a relation to depression. The article uses research conducted surrounding both adults

and children and their poor, Western-style eating habits. There was also research included that

suggested that improving dietary habits in people with ADHD decreased their symptoms. The

influence of omega-3 fatty acids on mental illness was also present.

The writer’s purpose of this article was to inform readers on the different research being

conducted on mental illness and diet. Another purpose was to inform readers on the components
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of diet and nutrients that have some effect on one’s mental health. The audience can be

considered the American public, as this is from an American association. However, this

information is available to any who are interested in this topic. This piece was written by an

association that specializes in the psychological aspects of the human body. This, including its

currency, affected the information used.

The writer is Rebecca A. Clay, who is described as a psychological journalist. This

doesn’t automatically make the author credible, however their use of research and many sources

proved to build their credibility. The information was cited and pertained to the main topic of the

source. The source is recent, as it was written in 2017.

This information will be used in mentioning and explaining the different types of

nutrients and diets that have effects on mental wellness. It will help to articulate my stance on my

argument, being that one’s diet does have an effect on their mental health.

“Diet and Mental Health.” Mental Health Foundation, Oct. 2018, www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-

to-z/d/diet-and-mental-health. Accessed 17 Mar. 2019.

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/d/diet-and-mental-health

This source, titled Diet and Mental Health, appeared on the website for the Mental Health

Foundation. The main idea of this source is healthy eating may have a positive effect on mental

health. The research from a study surrounding a certain diet was used to support the main idea.

Healthy eating habits from a young age also appeared to affect mental development. Poverty and

deprived, living conditions were mentioned in having a reason in affecting the diets of many

people.

The purpose of this source is to inform readers of the threat of poor diet and the possible

ways to improve it. The audience, due to the location of the organization, appears to be mainly
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European. However, due to this being an accessible website, this information can be learned and

used by anyone. The recent date this was created allows for the information to be credible and

usable.

No writer is mentioned, however this article is from the Mental Health Foundation. This

foundation focuses on the topic of mental health, as well as providing free information to anyone

interested. The support and information included appeared to all be related to the main topic and

purpose. Its recent date is also favorable in determining this source’s credibility.

I will be using this source as background information in my paper. It also can be used in

the argument, as it supports the stance of diet impacting mental health. The different, positive

nutrients can also be included within my paper.

Narula, Tara. “How does your diet impact mental health?” CBS This Morning, 14 Mar.

2017.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-does-your-diet-impact-mental-health/

How Does Your Diet Impact Mental Health, from Tara Narula, was an interview from the

popular news program, CBS This Morning. The main idea of this is the use of diet could alter

one’s mental health, along with potentially changing the ways depression and other illnesses are

treated. The interview mentions the functions of the brain and how food energizes and manages

these functions. This includes chemicals in the brain pertaining to mood and stress. Different

diets and specific vitamins and nutrients were mentioned in this source. These specific

components of food were said to have a researched effect on the brain and one’s mentality. The

digestive system was also mentioned as affecting mental health.

The interview’s purpose was to inform and make readers aware of this topic. The

audience of this source could be anyone with a television or access to the internet who has an
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interest in this topic. This source was originally created as a television program, but can also be

found on the organization’s website. This information is very recent as well.

The interviewee is Tara Narula, who is credible due to her being a medical professional.

The information is related to the discussed topic. Different studies are mentioned to support the

claims made within this interview. The source was recently also created.

I will use this information to establish an argument. The surplus of information could be

very useful to support the idea that mental health is affected by dietary habits and choices. The

statistics included may also appear within my final paper.

Selhub, Eva. “Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food.” Harvard Health Blog, 5 Apr.

2018, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-

201511168626. Accessed 17 Mar. 2019.

www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626.

Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food, written by Eva Selhub, appeared on the

Harvard Health Blog. The main idea of this source was different food, represented as your

body’s fuel, have an impact on your mood and mentality. This article highlights food’s effects on

the body’s ability to sleep and digest. Sleep and digestion were then connected to stress levels,

anxiety, and general, mental outlook. A suggestion for the reader to alter their own diets to

improve their mental health was also included. Different diets and food were mentioned within

this suggestion.

The writer’s purpose was to inform and educate readers on the possible effects diet has

mainly on sleep and the body’s ability to digest. The audience is anyone interested in improving

their mental health. This source was recently written by a medical professional. It included in a

blog affiliated with the well-known Harvard Medical School.

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The writer, a medical professional, is Eva Selhub. The author has information that relates

to the main topic. Their are also links provided from other writers for readers wanting to learn

more on the other aspects of diet and its relation to mental health. This source is very recent,

which increases the source’s credibility.

I will be using this article in my research paper to expand the different aspects diet has on

the body. The correlation between an organ system and mental health also relates to one of my

research questions. This will help support my stance in this argument, as it supports the idea that

diet has an effect on mental illness.

Wattack, Rachel A, et al. “Relationship between Diet and Mental Health in a Young

Adult Appalachian College Population.” Nutrients, 25 July 2018.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6115820/

Relationship between Diet and Mental Health in a Young Adult Appalachian College

Population, written by Rachel Wattack, Rebecca Hagedorn, and Melissa Olfert, was found on a

website for academic research. The main idea was diet has a grand effect on the mental health of

young adults. Information from research conducted on young, college students was included to

support the main idea. Information on the different reasoning and causes these specific students

have for their poor diets were also mentioned. The different categories of sugar intake and food

security were used in the experiment and research.

The author’s purpose was to bring an awareness to young adults and their mental health.

The audience could be considered people who are doing academic research, or anyone interested

in this topic. This research was created at a specific college in the Appalachians. This could have

an effect on the research, especially when compared to a different location of young adults. The

recent publishing date of this source proves that this information is very recent and this topic is
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still present.

The writer’s are Rachel A. Wattack, Rebecca L. Hagedorn, and Melissa D. Olfert. The

writers appear to all have an understanding and relation to nutrition. The included information all

relates to the main idea of this source. The recent date also allows for this source to establish

credibility.

I will be using this information to further the idea of nutrition affecting mental health. I

will also be using the inclusion of food security and reasons for poor, diet choices as background

information to this topic. It supports my stance on the argument as well.