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Overview

In this subject through readings, media and analysis of both monitoring and surveillance data you will develop an understanding of the personal, social, cultural, environmental, economic and political factors influencing food, food use and food habits for individuals, communities and populations. You will be introduced to food technologies, legislation, ecology … For more content click the Read more button below.

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Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Anna Vassallo

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Describe the history and future of food, both from a worldwide and Australian perspective
2.
Discuss basic food consumption patterns in Australia against trends in other countries.
3.
Discuss how sociological factors, such as culture, religion, socioeconomic status, media and marketing affect food choice in individuals, groups, communities and populations.
4.
Explain how changes to food habits and trends in food and diet affect food intake.
5.
Identify the influences of food labelling regulations and food policy, food technology, ecology and agriculture on Australian and worldwide food systems.

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