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Introduces and explores the ethical issues of the nutritional sciences field in science, policy and practice. Provides students with the opportunity to think critically about a variety of conflicting evidence and scientific views of what is considered a “good” diet, where are the social inequities in accessing a nutritious diet, and what are the implications of policies in achieving nutrition security. Borrows tools from practical ethics, political philosophy, and theories of justice to highlight key ethical issues and challenges that impede or incentivize progress in the field of nutrition.