95825 - Nutrition and Psychological and Cognitive Wellbeing

Learning outcomes

The course will address issues related to eating habits' role in cognitive and psychological well-being. Furthermore, the course will address how food is cognitively processed. Finally, the influence of perception on eating habits will be discussed alongside the impact of eating behaviour on body representation disorders.

Course contents

• Historical and methodological preliminary notions;
• Introductions to the psychology of perception, memory attention and recognition of objects and food; 
• What emotions are and what role they play in guiding human behavior;
• Communication and its importance in the approach with the person who approaches health professionals;
• Eating disorders;
• The role of context in the modulation of motivation and gratification

 

Readings/Bibliography

- Slides of the lessons: the slides can be downloaded from the "Virtuale"
- Scientific articles (in English)
- Recommended manuals:

• Guida per cervelli affamati. Coricelli, Rossi. Il saggiatore. 2021
• La fame e l'abbondanza. Montanari. Laterza. 2022

NB. The recommended manuals are not mandatory. However they can be purchased or consulted for further information.

Teaching methods

The teaching consists of 6 CFU, corresponding to 36 hours of frontal lessons: Some hours will be dedicated to experiences and laboratories concerning with the topics of the course.

Assessment methods

The exam verifies the level of acquisition of the materials provided during the course. The exam consists of a test of 31 multiple choice questions. One point is awarded for each correct answer, no penalties for incorrect answers. The student is obliged to answer all questions. 18 correct answers guarantee a grade of 18, 31 correct answers correspond to a grade of 30L.

STUDENTS WITH DSA DIAGNOSIS:
The use of compensatory or dispensatory subsidies is foreseen, in the manner agreed with the teacher, for students with a diagnosis of DSA or another disability officially recognized and declared at the Service for students with disabilities and with DSA of the University of Bologna.

EXAM REGISTRATION: 
To take the exam, registration is required using the function on the Alma Esami website, in observance of the established deadlines. In case of difficulty or problems, the student can contact the Didactic Office.

Teaching tools

Power-point presentations, videos, paper-and-pencil practice materials, external visits to local agencies or health services. 

The slides of the course and scientific papers will be uploaded to: https://virtuale.unibo.it/

 

This teaching program may undergo variations, please stay updated by visiting this page from time to time.

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Ottoboni