NUTRI 310 - Cultural Foods of the World

    Recent Professors
    Tammy J. McMurdo, Desiree D. Rojo, Varvara Seliutina Gowen, Shara A. Sheldon, Serena Marie Fuller
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    NUTRI 310 Cultural Foods of the World Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Advisory: LIBR 318 Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 This course compares various western and non-western culture food customs and patterns including their social, religious, economic and aesthetic significance. The nutritional status of various cultures as it relates to geographic agricultural and socioeconomic factors will be explored. Ethnocentrism, gender- related stereotypes, and racism as they relate to the availability, distribution, and preparation of food throughout the world will also be compared.
    Usually Held
    Thu 3:30pm–6:05pm