Natural Science 0160 - Food and Health

Food and Health

Fall
2021
1
4.00
Elizabeth Conlisk

02:30PM-03:50PM TU;02:30PM-03:50PM TH

Hampshire College
334014
Cole Science Center 316;Cole Science Center 316
eacNS@hampshire.edu
This course explores the complex and often controversial role of food in health promotion and disease prevention. The primary goals of the course are to learn to think critically about dietary research and be more discerning about epidemiologic research in general. Course readings are drawn from the primary and secondary scientic literature as well as the lay press. The focus ranges from the micro to the macro, and include nutrients, foods, dietary patterns, public health programs, public policies and agricultural practices. We also examine topics related to undernutrition, such as the role of nutritional status in infectious disease and the effectiveness of nutrition intervention programs. Students have the opportunity to explore their own food-related questions in a final independent project and to gain agricultural experience by working on the Hampshire farm. Key Words: Food, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture

Environments and Change Students should generally expect to spend 6-8 hours a week on work outside of class.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.