Nutrition Sciences Major

Description: A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. Is Nutrition Sciences the right major for you?
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Nutrition Sciences Major

What Courses Do Nutrition Sciences Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Nutrition Sciences majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.