Diet impacts emotional well-being in women more than men. Gender-based differential food and energy intake may explain the differential brain volumes and connectivity between females and males. Gender-based differential food and energy intake may explain the differential brain volumes and connectivity between females and males. Washington: Women may require a more nutrient-rich diet for their emotional well-being as compared to men, suggests a study.

The study was published in the journal 'Nutritional Neuroscience .' Evidence suggests that anatomical and functional differences in men's and women's brain dictate susceptibility to mental disease. However, little is known about the role of dietary patterns in gender-specific psychological well-being. A team of researchers led by an assistant professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, conducted an anonymous survey of…