Detr of U.S. Food Policy

Course Description

Focuses on government food-related programs from an economic and political perspective. Reviews the evolution of a range of policies and programs, analyzing their effects on the U.S. economy and on household consumption and the farm economy, as well as on food consumption at the national, household, and individual level. Existing policies and programs are related to the political and economic environment and to changing food consumption patterns in American society. Food assistance programs (e.g., Food Stamps), nutrition programs, food supply and agricultural price policies, and consumer protection and information are considered. Prerequisites: NUTR 238: Economics of Food Policy Analysis and NUTR 207: Statistical Methods for Nutrition Science and Policy/NUTR 0307: Regression Analysis for Nutrition Policy or equivalent or instructor consent.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.