Minor in Nutrition

About the Minor

The minor in Nutrition is designed for students interested in enhancing their major with an application in human nutrition. The Nutrition minor should be especially attractive to students in the premedical, biological and behavioral neurological sciences because it provides a background for enhanced employment and post-baccalaureate study opportunities in areas closely aligned to their basic disciplines.

The minor consists of 25.0 credits. Interested students should consult with a faculty member within Nutrition Sciences to schedule courses appropriate for their background and goals.

Program Requirements

Required courses
NFS 100
& NFS 101		Nutrition, Foods, and Health
and Introduction to Nutrition & Food		3.0-4.0
or NFS 220 Normal & Lifespan Nutrition
NFS 203Nutrition II: Nutrition in the Lifecycle4.0
NFS 315Nutrition in Chronic Disease4.0
Electives- Select from the following: *14.0
Nutrition: Wellness and Weight Management
Introduction to Human Lactation
Intermediate Nutrition
Pediatric Nutrition
Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
Foods and Nutrition of World Cultures
Community Nutrition
Special Topics in Nutrition & Food Science
Total Credits25.0-26.0
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The number of elective credits a student must take to complete the minor will vary depending upon which initial course pathway they choose. Students who take NFS 100 and NFS 101 will take 14 credits. Students who complete NFS 220 will take 13 credits.