Food, Culture, Nutrition and the Mediterranean Diet. 3 credits

Catalog description

Combines an understanding of foodways, culture, and sustainability with the Mediterranean diet pattern and its role in public health through classroom and experimental learning. History, traditions and contemporary issues will be explored to understand the place of Mediterranean foodways. Visits to several Mediterranean origin delicatessen/food markets/restaurants will explore distinctive Mediterranean region specialties as well as Mediterranean cuisine cooking classes at GMU kitchen lab with gourmet chefs and visits to food markets. Offered by Nutrition and Food Studies . May not be repeated for credit.