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General information

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Jordi Sarola Gassiot

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Eduardo De Valenciano De Mendoza
Núria Mallén Esplugas 
Eduard Domínguez Room 

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Catalan

Face-to-face classes will be taught in Catalan. There are documents in Spanish and English, as well as audiovisual materials in Spanish and English. 

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Specific skills

  • RAE5- Identify the different educational methods and communication techniques applied in health sciences, food and human nutrition.
     

  • RAE7- You will acquire teamwork skills as a unit, in which dietetics and nutrition professionals are structured in a uni or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way, showing communication skills to work collaboratively and obtain shared results.
     

  • RAE36- You will identify the legal and ethical limits of dietary practice.
     

  • RAE37- Will be able to prescribe specific treatment, corresponding to the Dietitian-Nutritionist's field of competence.
     

  • RAE38- You will be able to act according to the scientific principles that underpin the intervention of the Dietitian-Nutritionist, subjecting your professional action to scientific evidence.
     

Presentation of the subject

This subject is part of Subject 1, Basic Training. 

Eating is a basic behavior that is influenced by different factors, including psychological ones (cognitive, emotional...). The subject will address the essential contents of psychology applied to the field of nutrition and dietetics. 

The objectives of the subject are to introduce psychology as a scientific discipline, to bring the student closer to understanding the main psychological processes (learning, emotion, personality...) and their relationship with eating behavior, to know the main mental disorders, especially those in which eating behavior is involved, as well as knowing the interdisciplinary approach to pathologies associated with eating behavior. Likewise, the therapeutic relationship with the Dietitian - Nutritionist will be addressed and tools will be provided for intervention in consultation with the aim of students developing the ability to integrate the knowledge acquired, so that they are able to apply - them in interdisciplinary professional environments. 

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

Contents

Module 1. Introduction to psychology. 

Module 2. Psychological processes and their relationship with food. 

Module 3. Psychological problems and disorders associated with eating behavior 

Module 4. The interdisciplinary approach to pathologies associated with eating behavior. 

Module 5. The therapeutic relationship with the Dietitian - Nutritionist. 

               5.1. Communication skills.  

Module 6. Intervention on request. 

                6.1. User resistances and blockages. 

                6.2. Planning an intervention process. 

                6.3. Intervention resources and protocols.  

Seminar 1, 2, 3 and 4 

Activities and evaluation system

The assessment system for the skills and learning outcomes of this subject includes different assessment activities for Subject 1 - Basic training

Evaluation of the face-to-face modality: 

Code Evaluation system Minimum weighting Maximum weighting
EP1 EP1 Partial and/or final in-person exam of the subject. True or false, multiple choice, matching of elements, short answers or development questions. 20%. 40%.
EP2
Oral presentations, individual and/or group, by the student, evaluating the adequacy of the proposed topic, methodology, results, bibliography and conclusions, as well as the ability to understand and present both in writing and orally.		 15%. 60%.
EP3
Presentation of the written report, partial and/or final, of individual or group work, evaluating the adequacy to the proposed topic, methodology, results, bibliography and conclusions. Individual or group written work		 15%. 60%.
EP5 Simulation activities, assistance and specific evaluation rubric(s) 5% 10%.

 

Evaluation of the virtual modality: 

Code Evaluation system Minimum weighting Maximum weighting
EV1
Exam through e-Campus, partial and/or final. True or false, multiple choice, matching, short answer or development questions.		 5% 15%.
EV3 Appropriate use of the virtual campus and ICT applied to their subject (attendance at synchronous classes, viewing of audiovisual material, participation in debate forums, resolution of online questionnaires). Participation in the activities and/or debates proposed in the e-Campus 10%. 25%.

 

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.

 

In order for the exam grade to be averaged with the rest of the grades obtained during the course of the subject, it will be necessary to obtain a grade equal to or higher than 5 points out of a total of 10 points.

According to UPF regulations, students who have the option to make up the subject are those who have obtained a grade of "fail". If the subject is not passed, the only part that can be retaken is the exam, with an extraordinary exam (retake) within the same academic year.

The evaluation system and recovery period are detailed in the Learning Plan available in the virtual classroom at the beginning of the subject.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use. 

Bibliography

Basic

Delgado, María Luisa (2015). Fundamentals of psychology. Madrid: Editorial Médica Panamericana 

Gomà Quintilla, Herminia (2019). The great guide to teleological coaching. paid

Morandé, Gonzalo, Graell, Montserrat & Blanco, M. Ascensión (2014). Eating disorders and obesity. Madrid: Editorial Médica Panamericana 

Odgen, Jane (2005). Psychology of food. Madrid: Ediciones Morata 

Complementary

American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed). Arlington, VA, American Psychiatric Association (Spanish edition in Editorial Médica Panamericana, 2014). 

Branden, Nathaniel (2010). How to improve your self-esteem. Barcelona: Editorial Paidos Iberica.  

Molins, Jaci (2011). Coaching and health, patients and doctors: a new attitude. Barcelona: Editorial Platform.