Module 1 - Essentials of Obesity and Eating Disorders
Theoretical Part
Objectives:
The general objective of this module is:
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To introduce the topic of obesity and eating disorders to students, two complex multifactorial conditions that require a multidisciplinary approach
Specific objectives:
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To present the essentials of obesity and eating disorders
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To identify types, causes of obesity and EDs, their lifestyle, and etiology
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To delineate misconceptions related to EDs and obesity
Estimated time :
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2 lecture/seminar hours + 9 individual hours of study/preparation of assignments, and evaluation
Acquired competences
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
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Distinguish between obesity and eating disorders in terms of causes, approach, and misconceptions
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Identify and understand the triggers of obesity
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Identify and understand the triggers of eating disorders
Resources
The syllabus contains besides the recommended original resources on obesity and eating disorders, other optional resources (external links) curated from the Internet.