DHN598 - GLOBAL FOODS, DIET AND CULTURE

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Credits: 3

This course provides a study of global factors influencing food habits, dietary patterns, and health. Students will examine the effects of cultural identity amongst people living across the United States as it relates to food choices, behaviors, and nutritional status. The nutritional value of global foods, strategies towards disease prevention, and interventions through nutrition to improve health outcomes will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: DHN 101 or DHN 212 or a comparable introductory nutrition course.
Approved for Distance Learning.