NUTR 2400/NUTR 2400L Environmental Nutrition

This course examines existing and emerging issues in the role of the environment, food, nutrition, and exercise on health and disease and the effect of food production systems on the environment and food choices. The ecological dimensions of human nutrition across time will be examined. Ethics and social justice issues related to food choices will be introduced. In addition, the course introduces students to the scientific basis of current dietary recommendations and guidelines.

Prerequisite

ENGL 1311. 3 hours lecture; 1 hour laboratory.