Promoting an interdisciplinary food literacy framework to cultivate critical citizenship. Issue 4 (8th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rowat, Amy C.; Soh, Michael; Malan, Hannah; Jensen, Leeane; Schmidt, Laura; Slusser, Wendelin
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 69:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 459
• Page End: 462
• Publication Date: 2021-06-08
• Subjects: Food education -- food systems -- life skills -- nutrition; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1679149
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: The goal of this viewpoint is to promote an integrated and holistic framework for food literacy on college campuses. We propose that a framework to promote an effective understanding of food should encompass social, political, scientific, and personal dimensions; integrating these elements into university curricula and campus culture can empower students to become more engaged food citizens, with implications for their own food choices, and also for the broader food system. Emerging findings show that curricular interventions designed to educate about food system-environment connections can motivate students to reduce red meat and increase vegetable consumption. This viewpoint also lays the foundation for future studies to quantify the impact of increased knowledge on food choices, which can ultimately impact the health and wellbeing of both people and the planet.