PSY 236 - Psychology of Eating and Drinking

3 Credit(s)

This course covers the biological underpinnings of how, what, when, and why we eat and drink the things that we do. Historical perspectives as well as modern day theories are covered, as are relevant literature on such topics as food deserts, obesity, the relationship between food and disease, the influence of plating on consumption, food preferences, and sustainability. Social justice issues related to food availability and marketing practices are also covered. Psychology majors must receive a “C” or better in this course to satisfy psychology major requirements.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 105.