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http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01j38609904| Title: | ORIGINAL Sarbanes_Mulugeta_Thesis.pdf ORIGINAL ORIGINAL Fatter, Sicker and Uneducated? An Investigation of How Physicians and the Public Receive and Use Nutritional Information |
| Authors: | Blake, Abaigeal |
| Advisors: | Lederman, Rena |
| Department: | Anthropology |
| Class Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Society is fatter and sicker than ever. While it seems as though there are a surplus of diets and “quick fixes” promising health, chronic disease remains rampant. After undergoing a health issue myself, that was in part remedied by nutrition, I became interested in nutrition education. This thesis delves into nutrition education in both the public and medical spheres of society. In order to uncover the intricacies of this topic, I analyzed literature on nutrition education in both elementary schools and medical schools. Additionally, I interviewed school Health Clerks, as well as various medical professionals. While I do not attempt to uncover a solution, through this research I suggest that nutrition education is largely neglected. Rather than dismiss nutrition as trivial, I propose that it is foundational to our health, and that proper nutritional education is critical. |
| URI: | http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01j38609904 |
| Type of Material: | Princeton University Senior Theses |
| Language: | en |
| Appears in Collections: | Anthropology, 1961-2020 |
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