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The minor in Nutrition Sciences provides students with a multi-faceted view of human nutrition. Students earning a minor in Nutrition Sciences will study foundational sciences, such as principles of nutrition, nutrition assessment, cultural/ethnic issues related to nutrition and health, nutrition through the life cycle, community nutrition, and macronutrient metabolism. Students will be able to choose one 3-credit elective course in nutrition to apply toward the minor.
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply critical thinking skills.
- Discuss the impact of health care policy and different health care delivery systems on food and nutrition services.
- Describe contributing factors to health inequity in nutrition and dietetics including structural bias, social inequities, health disparities, and discrimination.
- Develop a nutrition-related educational session or program/educational strategy for a target population.
- Practice routine health screening assessments, including measuring blood pressure and conducting waived point-of-care laboratory testing (such as blood glucose or cholesterol).
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Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
The department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences within the School of Integrated Health Sciences provides a high-quality educational experience in the areas of kinesiology, nutrition sciences, and athletic training. Students receive rigorous classroom instruction aided by computer and multimedia instruction, practical laboratory immersion, and clinical experiences.
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School of Integrated Health Sciences
With many degree offerings that are accredited by national organizations, the School of Integrated Health Sciences offers dynamic classroom instruction, laboratory/clinical practice, research, and mentoring. Our students develop skills that help them break into health-related fields and further their graduate or professional studies.