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Summary and Final Tasks

Summary

We hope that Module 3 of this course has given you a good grounding in both the basic nutrition needs of human populations, problematic trends in nutrition around the world such as unhealthy diets, and the human system factors that represent major challenges for the social sustainability of food systems. In this learning, we've applied concepts (such as social sustainability and human versus natural systems within food systems) from the first two modules. We also are providing you a grounding for human nutrition to keep in mind as the course dives into the natural system factors (water, soils, crops, climate, agricultural ecosystems) in the second section of the course on Environmental Dynamics and Drivers. And lastly and very importantly, this module is designed to launch your understanding of food systems and food access in a capstone region that you will be analyzing in your capstone project so that you can propose sustainability strategies for these regions.

Reminder - Complete all of the Module 3 tasks!

You have reached the end of Module 3. Double-check the to-do list on the Module 3 Roadmap to make sure you have completed all of the activities listed there before you begin Module 4.

References and Further Reading

  • Millstone, E., and T. Lang. 2013. The Atlas of Food. Earthscan Publications.
  • Winne, M. (2008). Closing the food gap: Resetting the table in the land of plenty. Beacon Press.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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