HISTORY 190B - Chubby History: Obesity and Public Health

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

History

Description:

The obesity epidemic among children and adults in the United States, with focus on changes in food supply and consumption, agricultural policy, body image, exercise, federal food programs such as school lunch, food stamps, and food technology. Gender, racial, and socio-economic patterns of the epidemic. Not open to students who have taken this course as History 103 or 104. Instructor: English

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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