Anthropology 313 - Nutritional Anth

Throughout the semester, we will explore in depth the interaction of biological, social, and cultural factors in determining human diet, nutrition, and health. Course content will include discussions about the various approaches to nutritional anthropology, nutritional basics, food behaviors, methods of dietary and nutritional assessment, and a series of case studies addressing causes and consequences to nutritional problems across the world. Major anthropological contributions will be highlighted, along with works from nutrition, epidemiology, and other fields. All students are expected to approach the material with an open mind and with patience for terms or theories that are unfamiliar. Students should have familiarity with basic biology and social science concepts.