95825 - Nutrition and Psychological and Cognitive Wellbeing

Learning outcomes

The course will address the role of eating habits in cognitive and psychological well-being, food representation in our mind, eating habits influence, and eating and body image disorders.

Course contents

- Introduzione al rapporto tra cibo e benessere.

- Nutrizione come fattore collegato al benessere psicologico.

- Nutrizione e processi cognitivi.

- Comunicazione, percezione e contesto.

- Intelligenza emotiva e processi di regolazione.

- Comportamenti alimentari e loro determinanti.

- Ruolo dell'autonomia nella pratica alimentare.

- Aspetti clinici e funzionali legati alla perdita di autonomia alimentare.

- Comportamenti alimentari in soggetti fragili

- Disturbi del comportamento alimentare e loro principali forme (ortorexia, anoressia, bulimia e altri disturbi correlati).

Readings/Bibliography

- Lecture slides - downloadable from the "Virtuale" website

- Scientific papers

- Materials provided by the instructor

- Textbook:

• Guida per cervelli affamati. Coricelli, Rossi. Il saggiatore. 2021
• Salute e qualità della vita. Barbara Muzzatti. Carrocci eds, 2012

Teaching methods

Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and seminars led by experts.

Assessment methods

• Learning assessment is done through a 30-minute written test, consisting of 25 closed-ended questions and one open-ended question on the content covered during the course.
• The final score is determined by adding the scores assigned to the individual answers, with up to 8 points assigned to the open-ended question.
• To pass the test, a score of at least 18/30 is required; there are no deductions for incorrect answers.
• Honors are awarded for correct answers to all items and for an open-ended response characterized by clarity of exposition, completeness of discussion, ability for critical analysis, personal reflection, and appropriate use of specialized terminology.
• The use of cell phones, tablets, or similar devices is not permitted during the test.
• Registration for the written exam must be completed using the University's AlmaEsami application, respecting the established deadlines.
• As an alternative to the written exam, students may agree with the instructor to submit a report or personal reflection on a topic relevant to the psychology of personality and cognitive styles. This report must be submitted before the end of the course and after contacting the instructor by mid-course.
• The report is graded out of 30 and takes into account clarity of exposition, completeness, critical analysis skills, personal reflection, and terminological accuracy.

Use of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence may be used to support individual study, particularly for summaries, reformulations, and self-assessment. Only limited, declared, and non-substantial use is permitted during the exam; AI may not be used to complete any portion of the exam.

Teaching tools

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible ( [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students] ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Ottoboni