Human Nutrition Minor

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A minor in Human Nutrition and Food enhances degrees in kinesiology and health, food science, nursing, and related fields. Students learn how food choices influence health. Does not prepare students to provide nutrition therapy or counseling.

Required Courses

FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
CHEM 2300 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
ZOO 3115 - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4

Plus one of the following

* Course can be used to fulfill only one category.

FCSC 4145 - Advanced Nutrition Credits: 4 *
MOLB 3610 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 4

Plus three of the following

* Course can be used to fulfill only one category.

FCSC 1150 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
FCSC 2141 - Nutrition Controversies Credits: 2
FCSC 3142 - Geriatric Nutrition Credits: 2
FCSC 3145 - Sports Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
FCSC 3147 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 4044 - Maternal, Infant and Adolescent Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 4145 - Advanced Nutrition Credits: 4 *
FCSC 4147 - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3

Minor Total: 23-25 credit hours

All courses required for this minor must be completed with a letter grade of C or above.