Health in the Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum: Full Circle?.

Richards, Virginia; Kettler, Mary C.; Brown, Elfrieda F.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Health in the Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum: Full Circle?

Richards, Virginia; Kettler, Mary C.; Brown, Elfrieda F.

Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, v91 n1 p56-58 1999

Analysis of documents from 19 college home economics/family and consumer sciences programs demonstrated the evolution of health core curriculum from emphasis on sanitation, nutrition, and food preparation to hospital-related health care. Today's emphasis on health care costs and wellness has shifted emphasis to home health care and prevention. (SK)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Health Care Costs, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Home Economics Education, Medical Services

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