NUTR 291NDrugs and Nutrition: Social and Scientific Interactions

3 credits · Nutrition · Penn State

Drugs and Nutrition: Social and Scientific Interactions is a General Education Integrative Studies (N) course intended for all undergraduates looking to learn more about nutrition in the context of drugs. In this survey course, learners will explore relevant terminology and connections between nutrition and drugs, as well as, the historical context and cultural significance of plant medicines, drugs and nutrition. Learners will also acquire requisite knowledge about current perspectives surrounding plant medicines, harm reduction and health equity. Common themes across drug-nutrition interactions including historical context, cultural significance, nutritional impacts and concerns, harm reduction and health equity as well as considerations for special populations will be covered.