BLUF
Regular consumption of fatty, sugary foods appears to weaken memory and spatial skills—even in younger, healthy adults—raising serious concerns for long-term brain health. Cognitive health is affected earlier than expected.Learning Outcomes
• Understand factors affecting decision-making and cognition—by exploring the direct impact of diet on spatial memory and recall in young adults.
• Promote wellbeing and resilience through healthy habits—highlighting the link between nutrition and mental performance, even before ageing sets in.
• Evaluate emerging research and scientific evidence—by discussing how studies in both humans and animals support broader health concerns.
