HIGHER EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN THE FORMATION OF THE NUTRITIONIST

Authors

  • Maria Tereza Cunha Alves RIOS Nutricionista, Prefeitura Municipal de Ribeirão Preto, Secretaria da Saúde, Ribeirão Preto, SP.
  • Mayara Cristina Bizigatto de BRUIN Nutricionista. Curso de Nutrição e Metabolismo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP.
  • Patricia Leila dos SANTOS Psicóloga, Doutora, Professor Doutor, Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2317-6032.2017v21n1.28695

Abstract

Objective: To identify the contents of psychology that are covered in undergraduate courses in nutrition and the importance attributed to them by nutritionists. Material and Methods: A total of 60 nutritionists of a city in the interior of São Paulo were interviewed about contents of psychology in their undergraduate courses and the need for such knowledge to professional practice. Then we proceeded with the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the information. Results: 71.7% of the participants had only one discipline of psychology in their course and 64.4% reported that it was important to their training. Development (41.0%) and interpersonal relationships (35.9%) were the predominant issues. The professionals’ speeches have brought to light to four themes: 1) relationship between Nutrition and Psychology; 2) assessment of psychology disciplines; 3) need for training after graduation; and 4) the presence of psychology in the nutritionist’s performance. Of particular note are the speeches on the need for such knowledge for the professional performance. Conclusion: The curricula of the courses still have deficiencies regarding this subject, despite the fact that professionals stress the importance of the issue to their professional practice. DESCRIPTORS Higher Education. Nutrition. Psychology.

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Author Biographies

Maria Tereza Cunha Alves RIOS, Nutricionista, Prefeitura Municipal de Ribeirão Preto, Secretaria da Saúde, Ribeirão Preto, SP.

Secretaria Municipal da Saude

Mayara Cristina Bizigatto de BRUIN, Nutricionista. Curso de Nutrição e Metabolismo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP.

Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Curso de Nutrição e Metabolismo

Patricia Leila dos SANTOS, Psicóloga, Doutora, Professor Doutor, Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP.

Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento

Published

2016-11-23

How to Cite

RIOS, M. T. C. A., BRUIN, M. C. B. de, & SANTOS, P. L. dos. (2016). HIGHER EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN THE FORMATION OF THE NUTRITIONIST. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 21(1), 77–86. https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2317-6032.2017v21n1.28695

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