Course: Nutritional Psychology

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Course title Nutritional Psychology
Course code PCH/BNP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Pipová Helena, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Week 1: Introduction to Nutritional Psychology Understanding the Role of Food in Our Lives Nutrition and Mental Health: How Diet Affects Mood, Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Health Conditions Week 2: Food and Emotions Emotional Eating Influence of Stress on Eating Behavior Food as a Coping Strategy - Emotional Eating, the Influence of Stress on Eating Psychologické faktory přispívající k poruchám příjmu potravy Týden 7: Závislost na jídle, bažení po jídle Závislost a craving po jídle Týden 8: Obezita Obezita a její psychologické faktory Týden 9: Body image Vliv kultury na body image Porozumění problémům s tělesným obrazem Týden 10: Stigmatizace tělesné hmotnosti Stigmatizace tělesné hmotnosti a body shaming Týden 11: Edukace a prevence Strategie edukace podporující zdravější stravovací chování Prevence poruch příjmu potravy a obezity Týden 12: Léčba poruch příjmu potravy Multidisciplinární přístup k léčbě stravovacích vztahů Výživová terapie Role psychologů Týden 13: Intuitivní a vědomé stravování Principy intuitivního stravování Praxe vědomého stravování

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
Course Description: Nutritional Psychology explores the relationship between food, psychology, and mental health. This course integrates principles from psychology, nutrition science, and behavioral science to understand how food choices, eating behaviors, and psychological factors influence overall health and well-being. The significant focus of the class will be on the diagnostics and treatment. Thursday 13th of February 17:00-20:00 online on this link: https://cesnet.zoom.us/j/96625461897 Thursday 13th of March 17:00-20:00 online on this link: https://cesnet.zoom.us/j/96625461897 Thursday 10th of April 10:00-17:30 in person: room 203 in the Department of Psychology, Vodární Street Thursday 24th of April 10:00-17:30 in person: room 203 in the Department of Psychology, Vodární Street

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Class Participation Assignments Final Project
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Psychology (2019) Category: Psychology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -