The brain is composed of 60% fat, and the remaining 40% is made up of water, carbohydrates, protein, and various salts The brain is responsible for all essential activities of the body but cannot store energy

Diet modifications can support brain health in individuals of all ages The nurse plays a critical role across the spectrum of care by assessing clients’ dietary habits to improve neurologic health

brain — composed of 60% fat, and the remaining 40% is made up of water, carbohydrates, protein, and various salts. amyloids — proteins that tend to accumulate in clusters that are insoluble; amyloid proteins are associated with a number of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. neuromuscular junctions — locations at the terminal end of motor nerves, where action potential impulses are conducted to various muscles. sympathetic nervous system — a division of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for the body’s “fight or flight” response.