Different people have different nutritional needs. Sometimes, however, people are not informed on the healthiest ways to fuel themselves. Diet plays a significant role in health maintenance and disease prevention. The study and application of this field is influenced by a growing and aging population, increased public interest in nutrition, and the food industry’s desire to meet public demand for a wider variety of nutritious products.
A foods and nutrition minor can complement many other programs of study. You might connect medicine, healthcare, or an exercise science degree to a background in nutrition to better understand the role of food as it relates to human performance and body function. Perhaps a career in health promotion or public education is more to your liking, where you help others make decisions regarding appropriate nutrition and health. Whatever path you choose, a foods and nutrition minor will serve you well in the workforce and help you protect your own health.
Credit hours: 21
School: Business and Technology
Department: Technology and Applied Science
Courses for the Food and Nutrition minor
A minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated by your major(s) and minor(s). You must complete at least 50% of the total credit hours at the 300-400 level.
- FCS 207 Nutrition (3)
- FCS 317 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3)
Choose one of the following:
- FCS 104 Principles of Food Preparation (3)
- FCS 107 Principles of Baking (3)
Plus 12 hours (four courses) from the following:
- FCS 109 Food Safety and Sanitation (3)
- FCS 205 Meal Management (3)
- FCS 319 Advanced Human Nutrition (3)
- FCS 322 International Foods and Culture (3)
- FCS 325 Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child (3)
- FCS 340 Community Nutrition (3)
- FCS 406 Food Systems (3)
- FCS 407 Nutritional Counseling and Assessment (3)
- FCS 416 Family and Consumer Sciences Practicum (3)
- PED 207 Athletic Performance and Nutrition (3)
Note: This program is also available as a bachelor's degree. View the Foods and Nutrition degree program.
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