PSYC 80.04 The Weight Among Us: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Obesity
In 1995, about 56% of adults in the U.S. were overweight or obese. Thirty years later, that number has risen to over 70%. Despite major advances in our scientific understanding of obesity during this time, many questions remain unanswered. Recently, new anti-obesity medications have gained attention. Students in this course will examine, through the lens of neuroscience, how obesity research—its successes, failures, and ongoing challenges—informs prevention, clinical treatment, and long-term management of obesity.
Instructor
Clark, A
Prerequisite
PSYC 6 and one of the following:
PSYC 37 or PSYC 45 (recommended), instructor may waive
PSYC 37/45 for qualified students; and instructor permission via the department website.