The Ethics of Eating

3 credits

NEP-1210

Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
College of Human Environmental Sciences

This introductory course for non-majors provides a general overview of the scope of ethical issues we should consider surrounding the food we eat. We explore the intersection of the science and societal issues regarding what we eat. We will discuss what we choose to eat, how related issues such as agricultural practices and food transportation impact those choices with an emphasis on the intersection of the science and current societal considerations.