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CULTURAL ASPECTS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

NUTRSCI 377
Course Description

Exploration of cultural competency and humility as a factor in reducing nutrition-related health disparities, and an opportunity to foster community resilience within the United States. Analysis of how personal cultural perspectives can shape biases and stereotypes that can widen the health disparity gap. Principles of food and culture utilized to compare cultural perspectives of health and well-being, including influences of spirituality and religiosity on food choice and dietary patterns. Includes content collaborators and guest speakers from a variety of communities, and identities.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.76

-1.78% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.74%

-4.02% from Historical

A Rate
89.47%

-0.15% from Historical

Class Size
19

-1.3% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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