PSYC 110: Introduction to Psychology

Guest Lecture 2

 - The Psychology, Biology, and Politics of Food (Guest Lecture by Professor Kelly Brownell)

Overview

This lecture covers the reasons people eat what they do, the benefits and disadvantages of modern food and agriculture approaches, and what might be done to improve diet in the U.S. and around the world. Several areas of emphasis are economic factors that drive food choices, how biology intersects with food marketing practices, and how the food industry figures in this picture. Novel approaches to changing nutrition through legislation and legal approaches is a key area of focus.

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Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 110 - Guest Lecture - The Psychology, Biology, and Politics of Food (Guest Lecture by Professor Kelly Brownell)

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