Nutrition Minor

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The minor in nutrition is designed to complement a major chosen by a student and/or for individuals who wish to establish a basic understanding of nutrition. A minimum of 18 semester hours is required to complete the minor. A letter grade of at least “C-” must be attained in each of the courses in the Nutrition Minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

The Nutrition Minor will not meet educational requirements for qualification as a Registered Dietitian (RD). A major in nutrition from an accredited institution, an approved internship, and passing a national exam are all requirements to obtain the RD credential.

Required Courses:

NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
NUT 3040 - Nutrition Concepts and Controversies Credits: 3
NUT 3050 - Concepts of Lifecycle Nutrition Credits: 3

Elective Courses: Select 9 credits from the following:

HIS 3450 - Food in U.S. History Credits: 3 **
HIS 3715 - Food in World History Credits: 3
NUT 3150 - Advanced Nutrition - Macronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 3160 - Advanced Nutrition - Micronutrients Credits: 3
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3
NUT 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Nutrition Credits: 3 **
NUT 3310 - Nutrition and Food of Mexico Credits: 3
NUT 3350 - Global Nutrition and Health Credits: 3
NUT 3400 - Nutrition and Weight Management Credits: 3
NUT 3500 - Food Safety Credits: 3
RST 3530 - Healthy International Cooking Credits: 3

Total for minor: 18

Note

** This course satisfies the Multicultural requirement.