NUT 506
Consumer Education
2 Unit(s) (LH 30)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. discuss the concept of consumer education;
2. discuss consumer protection laws;
3. explain the rights and responsibly of consumers; and
4. explain the role of consumer protection agencies.
Course Outline
Definition and principles of Consumer Education. Analysis of economic forces affecting nutritional
status of individuals and families as consumers of goods and services; creating awareness of the
rights to food and responsibilities of consumers in the market place; such as nutrition labelling,
food safety, street food vending, personal and environmental hygiene, food quackery and
understanding of food based dietary guidelines.