The ketogenic diet (KD), a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet, has seen a notable growth in interest, both within and outside of academia, in recent years. A wealth of research has safely introduced KD to various populations where various positive physiological and cognitive effects of the KD on populations suffering from illnesses (like obesity, epilepsy, and cognitive impairment) were found.
However, there presently is an increasing number of healthy individuals opting for this diet, perceiving the KD as a healthy nutritional choice relative to other popular diets. On Social Media, one can read all kind of claims about better concentration, more focus, better mood etc. It is crucial to put the science behind the hype. Therefore,the main goal of this study is to investigate the effect of ketosis, induced by KD, on cognitive function, sleep quality, mood and ADHD symptoms.
Tasks student will be provided with:
Depending on your personal expertise and learning goals you will be involved in any of the following tasks:
Recruitment
Data collection
Data analysis
Programming
Planning
Participant communication
In our research group, collaboration is key. No one person has to be good at everything. We work together to make as big an impact as possible!
Available data:
- Validated diagnostic questionnaires for mood, sleep, and ADHD - EEG measurements with a NeuroCatch device. - Cognitive computer tasks (a task switching paradigm)
Relevant skills for student:
Most importantly: affinity with the topic of Nutrition and Brain Health.
Minimum: being able to perform basic statistical analysis in an independent way. It’s considered a plus (but not a strict requirement) if you have strong statistical skills.
You can apply for this position by sending a CV, Grade list, and motivation letter (including practicalities such as preferred time-lines) to me via e-mail. Partial applications will not be considered.
