Family and consumer science

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Family and consumer science is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to the study of subjects that aid in creating healthier and happier homes, families, and communities in any given set of circumstances, and informed, educated consumers.

Fields of examination and analysis include, but are not limited to:

• Food science and nutrition
• Nutrition
• Health and wellness
• Human behavior
• Family psychology including interpersonal relationships and parenting, with a focus on child and adolescent welfare, development, and psychopathology,
• Gerontology, death and dying
• Early childhood assessment
• Consumer services
• Careers in the consumer service industry
• Consumer rights and advocacy
• Family resource management
• Ethics
• Interactions with school and society
• Communication
• Substance abuse
• Human sexuality
• Community and social services
• Hospitality and tourism