Health and Nutrition Minor

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The Health and Nutrition minor provides students with the foundation of knowledge in how diet and exercise impact personal health, food composition, and disease prevention. Students will also be prepared to sit for the International Society of Sports Nutrition certification to become a Sports Nutrition Specialist (ISSN-SNS). Students will be equipped to:

Understand the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention.
Understand the impact of age, gender, culture and socioeconomic status on dietary behaviors and disease prevalence.
Understand the metabolic basis underlying the dietary and nutrient recommendations for different levels of exercise and various types of sports.
Gain a better understanding of select cultures by studying food habits around the world.

Health and Nutrition Minor (15)

NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
*Note: NTR 2110 cannot meet both in the minor and in General Education. If required in the minor, the student must choose another science course to fill the General Education requirement. See Undergraduate Core .
NTR 2115 - Food and Culture Credits: 3
NTR 3110 - Nutrition through the Lifecycle Credits: 3
NTR 3115 - Nutrition Education Credits: 3
NTR 4110 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Credits: 3