The Food Studies minor introduces students to the many issues that arise in the study of food, including the ethical complexities of factory farming and global malnutrition, the importance of eating and culinary practices for identity and community, and the connections between food systems and climate change.
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Food cannot be understood through a single lens — it involves nutrition, community, labor, power, language, ritual, history, engineering, biology, chemistry, environment and value. Therefore, the Food Studies minor is deeply interdisciplinary, combining methods and discoveries from many disciplines within the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
A minor in food studies will prepare students for various careers in the food industry, community organizations, health and wellness sectors, social impact companies and policy-making.