Nutritional Science

is the study of the effects of food components on the metabolism, health, performance
and disease resistance of human and animals. It also includes the study of human
behaviors related to food choices.
The Nutritional Science major curriculum includes

Core classes in nutritional science

Supporting courses in basic sciences

Electives in nutritional science and related disciplines

Core classes focus on

Nutrient functions, sources, metabolism, and their effects on disease

processes

Changes in nutritional requirements during different stages of the life cycle

Supporting courses include

Chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and statistics

Physiology, biology, and molecular biology

Electives can include

Community nutrition programs, food choices, food security, and public policy

International nutrition, sports nutrition, and disease prevention

Food science

Cell biology and genetics