Examines the impact of regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical, and social influences on food patterns, cuisines, food safety, and health. Discusses and analyzes traditional foods of geographic areas and cultures. Discusses various socio-political, industrial, environmental, economic, and psychological factors influencing food cultures and nutritional status of various ethnic food groups.
Food and Culture
Traditional Health Benefits and Practices
Intercultural Communication
Food and Religion
Native Americans
Northern and Southern Europeans
Central Europeans, People fo the Former Soviet Union and Scandinavians
Africans
Mexico and Central America
Caribbean Islanders and South Americans
East Asians
Southeast Asians and Pacific Islander
People of the Balkans and Middle East
South Asians
Regional Americans
CENGAGE
Food & Culture:
See SWC Bookstore and/or Welcome Letter for more details.
HLTH-121-501
Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
6/17/2024-7/18/2024
HLTH-121-501
Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
8/26/2024-12/15/2024
HLTH-121-502
Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
8/26/2024-12/15/2024
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Regularly scheduled Online Courses designated as 500 or 600 classes are strictly online with no class meeting times.
"Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence.
All parts are interconnected.” - T. Colin Campbell
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