Nutrition Minor

Program of Study

The interdisciplinary minor in Nutrition will provide students with an understanding of the role that food and nutrition play in health, nutrition policy, disease prevention, and the science of nutrition. Coursework includes topics in nutrition and wellness, metabolism, life-cycle nutrition, sports nutrition, cultural aspects of food, and current nutrition topics. The minor could be a relevant addition to any major, and is particularly well-suited toward students pursuing careers in public health, gerontology, psychology, human development, health science, education, medicine, nursing, and other health professions. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who earn a minor in Nutrition will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of nutrition, with a specific focus on current topics in human nutrition, cultural aspects of food, nutrition across the lifecycle, nutrition policy, nutrition science, and sports nutrition. 
2. Implement the dissemination of nutrition information that complements training and enhances career preparation for those majoring in the basic sciences, social sciences, food science, human development, health sciences, physical education, pre-medical, and other pre-professional disciplines. 
3. Translate foundational nutritional knowledge into future careers and/or additional training in food and nutrition.  

Special Conditions for the Minor in Nutrition

All courses used for the minor must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

The minor must contain at least six (6) units beyond those used for major requirements and other minors.

All non-articulated courses must be reviewed and approved by a faculty advisor.

Required Courses (10-11 units)

• KINE 203  - Introduction to Nutrition Units: 3 and KINE 206 - Nutrition Assessment  Units: 2

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• BIOL 104  - Principles of Biology: Human Emphasis Units: 4

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• KINE 336  - Nutrition for Health and Exercise Performance Units: 3

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• KINE 360  - Nutrition and Chronic Disease in Kinesiology Units: 3

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• KINE 420  - Community Nutrition and Food Systems Units: 3

Elective Courses (6-7 Units)

• Choose one of the following from Nutrition and Health Focused Courses (3-4 units): 

• BIOL 323  - The Physiology of Nutrition and Disease Units: 3
• CHEM 117  - The Science of Cooking and Food Units: 4
• CHEM 312  - Chemistry of Life Units: 3
• ENVS 361  - Diet and Planet Units: 3
• KINE 415  - Nutrition and Disordered Eating Behavior in Physical Activity and Sport Units: 3

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• Choose one of the following from Global and Community Nutrition Focused Courses (3 units):  

• AIS 120  - Decolonizing the Diet: Intro to Native Foods, Systems and Plants Units: 3
• ENVS 464  - Food Politics and the Environment Units: 3
• GEOG 160  - Food Worlds: Comparative National Cuisines Units: 3
• GEOG 460  - Food Systems and Emerging Markets Units: 3
• KINE 416  - Global Nutrition & Health Practices Units: 3
• MLAN 391  - Food, Culture and Identities in French and Francophone Contexts Units: 3

Total (16-18 Units)