answer three ques related to body chemistry in relation to criminality

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Premise: Research has demonstrated a link between body chemistry and criminality. Specifically, Chapter 4 notes the following….

“Recently, a study of the relationship between omega-3 intake levels and chronic hostility among 3,600 urban young adults concluded that higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids was related to significantly lower levels of hostility, with researchers stating that “high dietary intake of DHA and consumption of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may be related to lower likelihood of high hostility in young adulthood.”

Similarly, a 2007 study conducted in the United Kingdom found that antisocial behavior could be reduced in children through dietary supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids. Read more about diet and its possible contribution to criminal behavior at Web Extra 4-6“.

1) Consider the prototypical American diet, might this help to explain some incidents of criminality and overt aggression in our society?

2) Given this correlation, what are your recommendations for dietary changes in school aged children? Particularly K-12?

3) Given this correlation, what are your recommendations for dietary changes with incarcerated individuals?

dont forget to include the reference