FN663 Global Food Sustainability Issues
In this course students will explore connections in the food system among food, agriculture, the environment, and public health, considering factors such as economics, population, and equity. Students will gain a systems perspective on current problems related to global food issues and health through the study of recent films/documentaries. Students think critically using a systems orientation about the relationship between the food supply and public health, as well as alternative approaches to achieving both local and global food security. Emphasis will be placed on the sustainability of the current system, the external costs of food choices, and the role of nutrition professionals and consumers in sustaining a healthful global food supply.