Food fuels the body. When students study nutritional science, they dig into the science of food and its effects on the body. Students become prepared to live a healthier life and help educate others on how and why good nutrition is important to their health and overall wellness.
In this program, students will learn not only the chemistry, biology, and physiology behind human nutrition but also the psychological and sociological reasons that cause people to eat the way they do. Classes explore topics such as nutritional biochemistry, global nutrition, the human microbiome and its relation to nutrition, nutrition through the lifespan, and community nutrition.
With a nutritional science degree, students can work as a nutrition researcher, instructor, educator, or community health worker. This major can also prepare students for medical school, dental school, or other advanced health care degrees.
