Food Policy for Public Health

(3 Credits)

Food and its many aspects has become a mainstay of public health policy, popular discourse, and national debate. This course examines current policy issues related to the modern food environment locally, nationally and internationally. The course provides background into how the U.S. government (federal, state, and local) can act in the area of food policy and it delves into topics related to nutritional guidelines, food programs, food safety, labeling, marketing, and pricing. We will additionally explore issues related to the food industry, the global nutrition transition, and agricultural and environmental food production concerns.