Food and Nutrition of World Cultures

Catalog description

This course allows students to explore the relationships between food and culture, develop and evaluate recipes and menus, assess acceptability and affordability, and accommodate the cultural diversity and health needs of various populations, groups and individuals. Course content includes: an introduction to food and culture; traditional health beliefs and practices; intercultural communication; food and religion. Students will explore traditional food ways of Northern, Central and Southern Europe; Russia and Ukraine; Africa; Mexico and Central America; South America; Caribbean Islands; Native Americans; regional North America; East Asia; Southeast Asia; South Asia; and Pacific Islands.