In this course, we’ll look at the facts and misconceptions around obesity and discuss key physiological and psychological concepts around the brain’s control of appetite and body weight. We’ll consider the biological and environmental pressures that make it easy to gain weight (and hard to lose it!). Most importantly, we'll give you the opportunity to reflect on your own knowledge and assumptions around the subject.
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Understanding Obesity
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1: What we know, and how we know it.
Physiology and Stress
Psychology and Behaviour
Consolidation and Discussion
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TOP REVIEWS FROM UNDERSTANDING OBESITY
I loved how they talk about obesity from global view and epidemic, not just as individuals.
great class like were i could take the quiz 3 times to get better and know the information better
Great experience
This was great experience, with thouthful insight’s.
Looking forward for STEP 2 - Episode 2, “UNDERSTANDING OBESITY_Univ Edinburgh”…
Covers the neurological and psychological aspects which lead to obesity and often overlooked.
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