American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; Citrus D1; Citrus E2; CSU; UC; IGETC 4; Cal-GETC 3B; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours

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The evolution of American food culture is examined from a historical, contemporary, economic, political and scientific survey of ethnic groups in America, including Native Americans, European Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos. These factors are compared and contrasted across the ethnic groups and regions in America as students learn about basic concepts of nutrition and healthy diet based on current research to develop an awareness and impact of the American diet.