Find the subject in the handbook here. Semester 1
Subject Description
This subject critically examines the scientific, policy and political debates regarding the relationship between food, nutrition and health. The social, economic, commercial, scientific and regulatory processes and structures that shape food consumption patterns, the nutritional quality of foods, and the dietary health of the population will be explored. This includes an evaluation of governments’ food, agricultural and nutrition policies.
The subject will draw upon the disciplines of the sociology and politics of food systems, food and nutrition policy, public health nutrition and public health, and will consider Australian and international case studies.
Assignments
If you have a background in nutrition, this subject will likely be challenging for you. There is a heavy policy focus (as implied by the name). Classes are 3 hour long lectures (every week it was said there would be more discussion, and every week there was no time for any). The two essays are marked quite harshly and there should be a great deal more guidance as to what they are looking for (hint: it’s not quantitative data to support your points).