ANTH 3750 - Food and Culture

College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development

Lecture
- Credits: 3

Examination of human diet and nutrition from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. The sociocultural and biological dimensions of food practices. Topics include the social roles of food: why we eat what we eat and with whom. Also discussed are food taboos and beliefs, food getting and preparation, changing food habits, contemporary problems of food production and malnutrition, and the effect of cultural and environmental influences on nutrient intake.

Grading Basis: Graded
Repeatable: N
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Consent Required to Drop No