Publications by authors named "N Parletta"

Background: Interventions to better manage aggressive behaviour and reduce recidivism are a primary concern for corrective services. Nutritional interventions to correct prisoner behaviour have been largely overlooked in the literature. Emerging evidence suggests that dietary intake influences aggressive behaviours and that nutritional supplementation with omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFA) could attenuate both the severity and frequency of aggressive behaviour.

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  • * A total of 136 prisoners participated, with an impressive blood sample collection rate of 93%, and 100% of participants' aggression metrics were recorded using institutional records and behavioral assessments.
  • * Although both supplement groups showed improvements, no significant differences were observed yet, indicating a larger sample size of 600 participants is necessary to conclusively assess the impact of these dietary supplements in a correctional setting.
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Objective: School food intake makes a considerable contribution to children's overall diet, especially fruit and vegetable intake. Comparing differing school food provision systems can provide novel insights for intervention and improved nutrition policy. This study compared school day food in children from Australia and England.

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Major depression has a negative impact on quality of life, increasing the risk of premature death. It imposes social and economic costs on individuals, families and society. Mental illness is now the leading cause globally of disability/lost quality life and premature mortality.

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