Food and Behaviour Research
Hazel De Maeijer, ANutr
FAB Communications Officer and Volunteer Coordinator
Nutritionist, MSc, BSc, GMBPsS
Hazel holds a MSc in ‘Nutrition and Behaviour’, accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), and a BSc in Psychology.
She has experience as a Learning Support Practitioner for students with special educational needs, and a personal and professional interest ADHD, Autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as emotional regulation and executive function.
She has carried out research of her own with higher education students, examining ADHD-type symptoms, mental wellbeing, and dietary omega 3 intakes within this population. She has also worked as a post-graduate Research Assistant at Bournemouth University on a project on women's mental health, eating behaviour and alcohol consumption, with Dr Chloe Casey PhD.
In addition to further research, Hazel is now using her knowledge, experience and skills to assist FAB in develop educational resources for both health professionals and the general public. Her range of interests make her passionate about improving knowldege of the relevance of diet to brain health and mental wellbeing and in providing tailored nutritional support to neurodivergent individuals, such as adults with ADHD-related symptoms, low mood, anxiety and overwhelm.
Hazel De Maeijer, ANutr
Nutritionist, MSc, BSc,
GMBPsS
FAB Communications Officer and Volunteer Coordinator
Main Interests
Hazel holds a MSc in ‘Nutrition and Behaviour’, accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), a degree in Psychology, and experience working in Special Educational needs.
Recent Speaking Events
See some of Hazel De Maeijer's recent webinars.
● Rise of veganism: Marketing of Veganuary and its impact on dietary trends.
● Motivations for veganism: Ethical, environmental, and health considerations.
● Health implications: Comparing plant-based and ultra-processed diets.
● Evaluating dietary changes: Principles to assess the safety and effectiveness of dietary interventions.
● Sleep's effect on brain and behaviour.
● Dietary factors affecting sleep.
● Relevant nutrients.
Food and Behaviour Research is a registered charity (No SC034604) and a company limited by guarantee (Co No SC 253448)
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