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Jamk University of Applied Sciences

Food and Consumer

Consumers have a central role in the food system, that is why it is important to learn more about how they behave in relation to food and how they can engage actively in transforming the food system. This course explore this topic through multiple perspectives and international case studies.

5 cr

In this course we take the perspective of consumers in relation to the food sector; focusing on the factors affecting consumer behavior in food consumption. We discuss about trends in food consumption both at the national and global scale, food as an experience and lifestyle for consumer and how media/influencers can affect it, and how the food chain is trying to affect on consumer with nudging, for example. We conduct the consumer study as a group work. This project deals with the current topics of food consumption and food system.

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Scope

5 cr

Code

MMPG1300

Organiser

Jamk University of Applied Sciences

Jamk University of Applied Sciences

Belongs to themes:

Sustainable development and growth

Health and well-being

Global diversity and equality

Renewal of working life and competence

Society and interaction