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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUTR 20400 - Food, History & Culture


Food, History & Culture is designed to examine the fundamental tenets that govern human behavior around food choices and foodways. symbolic value and meaning of food will be looked at; the relationship of food cultures to consumer  behavior will be scrutinized. Study in this course will explore the historical development of the current food cultures in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Course study will also explore the impact of foodways and food choices on nutritional status and health. Foods representing select cultures and traditions will be studied and prepared during the laboratory portion of the course.

Preparation for Course
P: HTM 10000.

Cr. 3.