1/27- nytimes

The article I have chosen for this week is entitled "Another Potential Benefit of Cutting Calories: Better Memory." A recently published study shows that caloric intake could very well have a direct effect on retention of information. In this study they had three groups of people, those that cut calories by thirty percent, those that ate healthy fats, and those that made no changes what-so-ever. After three months of following their respective diets they took tests that involved memorizing words, and in this test the low caloric intake group soared above the rest, making on average a 20 percent improvement. The scientists found these results very intriguing due to the high statistical differences. Although these results are not concrete evidence of improved memory, it is just more benefit to a lowered caloric intake. I found this information to be very interesting because I am very interested in fitness and nutrition. Secondly, in college it is important to call upon your retention skills on a day to day basis, and if there is a healthy alternative that works it would be noteworthy.