CULTURAL
HLTH 121: Cultural Aspects of Health & NutritionCULTURAL ASPECTS OF FOOD & NUTRITION
Class Description:
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.
Topics included:
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
Textbook:
CENGAGE
Food & Culture:
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- Credits:3
- D; CSU; UC
Transfer to Both UC/CSU
"Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence.
All parts are interconnected.” - T. Colin Campbell
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