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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Attentional processes are crucial for cognitive function.
  • The impact of fasting on quantitative electroencephalographic activity (qEEG) is not well understood.
  • Previous research suggests potential links between metabolic states and brain function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of an 18-hour fasting period on behavioral performance and qEEG absolute power during an n-back task.
  • To examine how cognitive load interacts with fasting to influence brain activity.
  • To explore the specific changes in theta and alpha power associated with fasting and cognitive demand.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-six participants completed an n-back task under two conditions: fasting and regular breakfast.
  • The task involved two levels of cognitive load.
  • Quantitative electroencephalographic (qEEG) data were recorded and analyzed for absolute power in theta and alpha bands.
  • Artifact-free EEG epochs were selected for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Higher cognitive load led to decreased accuracy and increased frontal and parietal theta power.
  • Fasting showed a relevant increase in theta power over frontal areas.
  • Alpha power increased in left-frontocentral locations.
  • A significant interaction between cognitive load and recording site was observed for theta power.

Conclusions:

  • While fasting did not drastically alter overall EEG power, it was associated with increased frontal theta power, potentially indicating transient changes in cognitive control.
  • Cognitive load significantly impacts attentional performance and brain activity, particularly theta power.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the interplay between metabolic state, cognitive load, and neural activity.