Nutrition, Minor

Program Overview

A minor in nutrition covers an introduction to the topic and a broad overview of important concepts in the field of nutrition. Given the important role of food and nutrition in health and reduction of risk from chronic disease, this minor would be beneficial to any major. 

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the macronutrients and micronutrients and list major food sources of each in our diet.
• Describe the role dietary patterns play in and health and disease.
• Explain the structures, digestion, and metabolism of the macro- and micro-nutrients.
• Critique and effectively communicate nutrition information.

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Nutrition majors are not eligible for this minor.

Non nutrition majors may only take one minor offered by the Department of Nutrition.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses:
NTRN 201	Nutrition	3
NTRN 343	Dietary Patterns	3
Three NTRN courses at the 300-level a		9
Total Credit Hours		15

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Excluding NTRN 371, NTRN 390, NTRN 398, NTRN 399 and any additional independent study courses.  Nutrition minors interested in NTRN 398 should register for NTRN 370 instead.