MPH 402 - ECCE: Food, Health, and Public Policy

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Public Health

Description:

This course will help students to explore the way the social environment, behavioral, and biological factors influence obesity, overeating, and dieting behavior. Students will learn about the most recent findings in the areas of obesity epidemic, eating behavior, and food addiction. These findings illuminate how human behavior interacts with food, obesity, and health. You will consider and discuss the public policy interventions that have been designed to address these issues. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of ECCE Elective.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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