MCPH 3425 Food Policy and Health

What we eat isn't just an individual decision; it is influenced by food policy, an intersection of law, science, economics, the environment, national and international governance structures, biotechnology, and social advocacy. This course explores the layers of US (and some international) food policies that have shaped the current food system, along with the complex web of stakeholder groups involved in food policy design and implementation. Students will analyze and assess how the accumulation of food policy decisions- internationally to locally- impact the health and nutritional status of individuals and communities.