HLTH 121 - CULTURAL ASPECTS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

    Recent Professors
    C. Soto, M. Meehan, A. Geraldi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Examines the impact of regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical, and social influences on food patterns, cuisines, food safety, and health. Discusses and analyzes traditional foods of geographic areas and cultures. Discusses various socio-political, industrial, environmental, economic, and psychological factors influencing food cultures and nutritional status of various ethnic food groups. [D; CSU; UC]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:10am–11:35am