FOOD 133 - Community Food and Nutrition

Institution:

SUNY College at Oneonta

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Description:

3 s.h. Introduction to family and community food and nutrition needs and services. Explores factors which influence food customs and trends in the U.S.; national and local food supply and availability issues; nutrition concerns in public health; the role of government and public policy in controlling the food supply, food access, and nutrition services. Major theories, concepts and methods of community organization, needs assessment, social marketing, and working in the public policy arena in the context of providing needed food and nutrition services are explored. Includes a service learning project in the community. ( S2)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oneonta.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 436-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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