Class Psychology and Eating Behavior

The curricular unit aims to provide students with competences in the approach to eating behavior change, as well as to develop interpersonal skills fundamental to the clinical approach in the area of Nutritional Sciences.

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Food Behavior: Satiation and satiety. Psychobiological system. Determinants on the control of food intake. Emotional hunger. Hunger scale. Emotional hunger evaluation questionnaires. Body image: Body perception. Self-esteem. Eating disorders and obesity Motivational interview. Stages of change model. Coaching applied to Nutrition Sciences.  

Use of digital platforms such as Kahoot, google forms for interactive moments in the classroom.

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