NUTR 120 - Food and Culture
- Recent Professors
- Alicia C. Grabowski, Sarah H. Mathot
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
- Class Size
- 40 students
- Difficulty
- 4.5Moderateout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Spring 2027 Sections
- View Spring 2027 sections of NUTR 120
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- This course examines the regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical, and social influences on food patterns, cuisines, and health, exploring how food serves as an expression of cultural diversity and identity. Students analyze traditional foods of diverse geographic regions, investigate global food issues, and evaluate the nutritional consequences of ethnic food choices, sanitation, and safety practices.