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The Minor in Nutrition Science provides students with a food-forward understanding of the role of nutrients in human health, disease prevention, and food as medicine. The minor integrates principles from culinary arts, biology, chemistry, and health sciences to examine how dietary choices influence physiological function and long-term health outcomes.   Students explore topics such as culinary medicine, foods and nutrition of world cultures, and the relationship between diet and chronic diseases. The curriculum also addresses current issues including dietary guidelines, exercise and nutrition, and wellness and weight management. It prepares students for careers or further study in healthcare, dietetics, wellness, community nutrition, and health promotion.

The Minor in Nutrition Science provides students with a food-forward understanding of the role of nutrients in human health, disease prevention, and food as medicine. The minor integrates principles from culinary arts, biology, chemistry, and health sciences to examine how dietary choices influence physiological function and long-term health outcomes.   Students explore topics such as culinary medicine, foods and nutrition of world cultures, and the relationship between diet and chronic diseases. The curriculum also addresses current issues including dietary guidelines, exercise and nutrition, and wellness and weight management. It prepares students for careers or further study in healthcare, dietetics, wellness, community nutrition, and health promotion.