2010 Spring HISTORY 190B-01
Bulletin Course Description The obesity epidemic among children and adults in the United States, with focus on changes in food supply and consumption, agricultural policy, body image, exercise, federal food programs such as school lunch, food stamps, and food technology. Gender, racial, and socio-economic patterns of the epidemic. Not open to students who have taken this course as History 103 or 104. Instructor: English
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title CHUBBY HISTORY Department HISTORY Course Number 2010 Spring 190B Section Number 01 Primary Instructor English,Peter C Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Many public health officals now label obesity as a public health problem second only in cigarette smoking. This course examines the obesity epidemic in the United States, focusing on changes in food supply and consumption, agricultural policy, body image, exercise, federal food programs such as school lunch and food stamps, and food technology. The course will examine obesity in children and adults, exploring gender, racial, and socio-economic patterns of the epidemic.
Additional Information
Areas:USC
Theme: MedSciTech
