PSYC 178

Nutritional Psychology

5credits
About this course

Explores the interactive relationship between nutrition and mental health. Includes a review of the research on the impact of different components of nutrition (e.g., protein, minerals, sugar) on the function of the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine (hormone) system, and how that translates into changes in mood and cognitive capacity. Also explores the psychological factors that influence food choice and eating behaviors in the context of cultural beliefs and pressures.

All available terms

5 terms

Avg. GPA
3.59
Grades
710

Other grades

P3.5%NP0.4%W0.3%
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University of California, Santa Cruz

PSYC 178 at UCSC: average GPA 3.59 across 710 students. Grade distribution by term. Explores the interactive relationship between nutrition and mental health…

Average GPA: 3.59

Grade distribution records: 710 students across 5 terms.

Grade distribution

GradeStudentsPercent
A+283.9%
A27038.0%
A-20629.0%
B+578.0%
B547.6%
B-233.2%
C+131.8%
C182.5%
C-40.6%
D+10.1%
D10.1%
D-10.1%
F40.6%
P253.5%
NP30.4%
W20.3%

Based on 710 student grade records across 5 terms and 1 professor.

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