Minor in Nutrition
The purpose of the nutrition minor is to provide students an opportunity to further study the area of nutrition. This minor includes opportunities for students to apply knowledge of nutrient metabolism, functions, food sources and physiological systems, to communicate behaviors that align with healthy eating patterns and meet nutrient requirements for different stages and diverse populations, and to critically evaluate nutrition-related information.
All students must take:
- NUTR 245: Introduction to Nutrition (4 credits)
- NUTR 260: Introduction to Food Science (4 credits)
- NUTR 360: Sports Nutrition (4 credits)
- NUTR 460: Food & Nutrition Seminar (4 credits)
Nutrition Undergraduate Courses
| Course Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR 245 | Introduction to Nutrition | 4 | |
| Description of course Introduction to Nutrition : | An overview of essential nutrients and metabolism, food sources, energy balancing, navigating nutrition information, and the impact of eating patterns on health and disease risk. Other topics include nutritional needs across the lifespan, nutritional status, food security and sustainability, food safety, disordered eating, and nutrition for sports and fitness. This course is open to all students from all fields of study. | ||
| NUTR 260 | Introduction to Food Science | 4 | |
| Description of course Introduction to Food Science : | This course is an overview of food science from a consumer viewpoint. The course covers various eating patterns and nutrition recommendations, sensory evaluation of food, cooking methods, recipe modification and food preservation. The course includes opportunities to apply learning by building skills in food preparation and analysis. This course is open to all students from all fields of study. | ||
| NUTR 360 | Nutrition for Sports & Fitness | 4 | |
| Description of course Nutrition for Sports & Fitness : | The focus of this course is to develop a deeper understanding of how metabolism and nutritional requirements may be altered in physically active individuals (from general fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes). We will study how supplements and other ergogenic aids may or may not impact metabolism and performance. We will critically analyze common sports nutrition claims and discuss topics such as nutrient timing, fat adaptation, and the training effect. Pre-requisites: C- or above in HLTH 345 or NUTR 245 AND C- or above in either BIOL 100 or CHEM 100 or higher. | ||
| NUTR 460 | Food & Nutrition Seminar | 4 | |
| Description of course Food & Nutrition Seminar : | This course serves as a culminating course for the Nutrition Minor. Students will develop skills needed to understand and interpret various types of food science and nutrition information sources, as well as contribute to the scholarly discussion about food and nutrition. Pre-requisites: C- or above in HLTH/NUTR 245 AND C- or above in either BIOL 100 or CHEM 100 or higher. | ||