277 January Term Core Topics. Designed to fulfill core disciplinary requirement. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. 300 Cultural and Social Aspects of Food.
Food choices can indicate social status, religious beliefs, celebrations or even gender.
This course addresses the cultural and social meanings of food. The class emphasizes the ideological basis for food practices. International food and nutrition issues such as world hunger, food supply, food distribution and food policy are addressed. 323 Nutrition Dynamics - Infancy Through Aging. This course explores the nutritional needs of individuals and groups within the different stages of the life cycle.