Nutritional Psychology

Catalog description

This course examines how nutrition affects the brain and body, focusing on the impact of factors like macronutrients, antioxidants, and food additives on the nervous, immune, endocrine, and gut microbiome systems. We will explore how psychology shapes eating habits, and how foods like salt, sugar, and fat influence addiction, mood, and emotions. The course also highlights dietary interventions for managing mental health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease.