Food Insecurity and Federal Nutrition Programs

Catalog description

In this course, students will gain an in-depth understanding of food systems and food insecurity in the United States. They will explore government and non-profit food programs in the United States, including supplemental nutrition assistance, child nutrition programs, emergency food distribution, and the food banking system. Students will investigate topics of food justice, community reliance and social change as they relate to nutrition and food distribution systems. Students will also examine program impact and identify opportunities to improve policies, programming, and public health outcomes. Course content will be delivered in a variety of ways, including online lectures, forums, readings, videos, online activities, and guest lectures.