ch. 1. Historical perspective -- ch. 2. Addiction : food, alcohol, and caffeine -- ch. 3. Aggression, anger, hostility, and violence -- ch. 4. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- ch. 5. Genetics, nutrition, and inherited disorders of metetabolism -- ch. 6. Intellect, cognition, and dementia -- ch. 7. Mood disorders : depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide -- ch. 8. Schizophrenia -- ch. 9. Starvation, eating disorders, craving, dieting, and bariatric surgery -- ch. 10. Quality of life, well-being, and stress -- ch. 11. Additional links between mental status and nutritional status -- ch. 12. Conclusions and recommendations.