Parent Seminar

How does Food affect Mood in your child?

Scientists believe the mood of teenagers could be determined by the food they eat – and they’ve put their theory to the test.

28% of young people suffer from a major depressive disorder by age 19, and depression is the leading cause of both suicide and substance abuse, according to Australian researchers.

Since 2007, Dr Grant has been working with a team from the Australasian Research Institute to investigate the link between adolescent stress/ depression and diet. Dr Grant believes that low levels of particular nutrients could contribute to teenage depression.  “Research now indicates a link between a person’s brain chemistry and their risk of developing depression or a psychological illness,” says Dr Grant. Normal brain activity depends on communication between cells, and there’s reason to believe that certain foods assist this inter-communication.

If you are interested in learning more about the affects of diet on the mood of your child, join Dr Ross Grant to hear the results from the biggest study of its kind on Sydneysiders between the age of 14 and 17. Find out whether adolescents are truly what they eat.

Dr Ross Grant

B.Ed(Sc),G.Dip(Clin Chem), MSc(Clin Chem), PhD(Med)
MANS, MNSA, MASMR, MASCEPT
Pharmacologist, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW
Head of the Australasian Research Institute, Sydney Adventist Hospital

Wednesday, 4th November @ 7:00pm  

Sydney Adventist College Activities Centre
159 Albert Road
Strathfield NSW 2135
To register, phone: 02 9764 3200

Supper provided

Sponsored by Sydney Adventist College Parent and Community Association