Culinary Medicine (NUTR-0255)

Fall 2026 · NUTR 0255 · Tufts University · 1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Culinary Medicine is an evidence-based field that blends the art of cooking with the science of nutrition and medicine. The goal of this practice is to help individuals make informed, practical decisions about preparing meals that support health and manage chronic conditions, especially for individuals facing food insecurity. In this course, you will learn basic nutrition science and cooking skills, how to tailor food to be used as a tool for prevention and treatment of disease, how to incorporate culinary medicine into motivational interviewing techniques, and how to incorporate food insecurity and cultural competence into patient care. Community Servings, a nonprofit that prepares medically tailored meals for individuals with critical and chronic illnesses, co-hosts the course to provide hands-on cooking and community-rooted experience. Since it was founded in 1990, Community Servings has been a national leader in the development and preparation of medically tailored meals. Last year we delivered 1.2 million meals directly to individuals across Massachusetts and Rhode Island managing critical chronic illness. We believe food is medicine, and our robust research initiatives demonstrate this through improved health outcomes and cost savings in healthcare. Learn more about Community Servings at www.servings.org. Note: This course requires two in-person sessions (3 hours each) at Community Servings in Jamaica Plain. Please refer to the syllabus on the Friedman website for exact dates and details.

Course codes: NUTR-0255, NUTR 0255, NUTR0255, NUTR-255, NUTR 255, NUTR255

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