Explore how food impacts health, culture, and society.
These courses help you understand nutrition from both a scientific and real-world perspective, including how food choices affect individuals and communities.
Students in this program learn how nutrition influences overall health and well-being across different populations and lifestyles.
Food, Culture, and Society
N NUTR 920
- How food shapes culture, identity and daily life.
- The impact of traditions, religion, and society on food choices.
- How factors like income, access, and globalization affect nutrition.
Introduction to Human Nutrition
N NUTR 965
- Learn how nutrition affects the body and overall health.
- Gain knowledge on the basics of nutrients, metabolism, and diet.
- Understand the relationship between food and disease prevention.
To see details for these classes, visit the Online Schedule. Choose the term and “N NUTR-Noncredit Nutrition” in your subject search criteria. If you are a Palomar College student already, you can enroll directly. If you are new to Palomar, please click “Take the Next Step.“