This unit aims to provide an understanding of the social context of food behaviour and its relevance to nutrition education. Topics covered in the unit are: application of theoretical perspectives, introduction to sociology of food and nutrition; introduction to the history of food and nutrition; food choice and the individual; lifecourse transition; religion and culture; issues of social class; food insecurity and inequity; the effect of changes in family composition; gender roles; body image and ideals; globalisation of the food supply; socio-political influences on food choice; impact of nutritional science, nutritional guidance and nutrition education on food choice and... -- Course Website
Instructor: A Spence (B)
