World of Food: Personal to Global Perspectives on Nutrition, Agriculture and Policy

This course explores food and nutrition in the US and around the world through the lens of public health, economics, and agriculture. The hybrid setting requires students to engage in and learn about the local Providence community and their own community at home from perspectives likely not previously noticed. Students will read from many sources; will review documentary films; and will write for several audiences. At the completion of this course, students will: • Describe how nutrients are consumed through foods • Explore food consumption in the US and abroad • Describe US agricultural production techniques • Propose policy changes to the current food system