3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This course examines aspects of the scientific study of eating and drinking; its effects on individual health and well-being; broader implications of psychology, culture and society on eating and drinking; the effects of food policy on food and beverage intake and well-being. Topics to be covered include physiological signals affecting hunger and satiety, social norms and influences regarding food intake, identifying sources of food and its constituents, disordered food intake, malnutrition, poverty and food, and the influence of food and agriculture industries on food choices and consumption.
Learning Outcomes1Describe how the scientific method applies to questions related to ingestive behavior.
2Discuss how constituents of food contribute to physical and emotional well-being.
3Describe biological, social and cultural factors that influence food choice.
4Critically evaluate how society and culture influence eating and drinking habits.
Prerequisites
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