Nutrition Major (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Nutrition Major (B.S.) program at the University of New Hampshire provides a comprehensive understanding of food, nutrients, and human metabolism. It offers three curriculum options: Dietetics, Nutrition and Wellness, and Nutritional Sciences. The program prepares students for postgraduate pathways in dietetics, allied health, medical and dental schools, and graduate school. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in dietetics, nutrition and wellness, food industry, public health, research, health education, and allied health professions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Nutrition Major (B.S.)
program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of food, nutrients, and the human body's metabolism. It is an interdisciplinary science that encompasses biochemistry, physiology, sociology, psychology, molecular biology, and genetics.
• Objectives: The program aims to prepare students for success in various postgraduate pathways, including dietetic internships, allied health programs, medical and dental schools, and graduate school.
It fosters critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a science-based foundation for future professional development.
• Program Description: Students have three curriculum options within the major to pursue a bachelor's degree in nutrition:
• Dietetics Option:
Accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), this option prepares students for a dietetic internship, which is the first step towards becoming a registered dietitian.
• Nutrition and Wellness Option: This option emphasizes stress, wellness, and exercise science, providing students with the knowledge and skills to offer hands-on nutrition and health guidance.
• Nutritional Sciences Option: This option offers a solid grounding in biology, chemistry, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and physics, with courses on nutritional assessment, life cycle nutrition, nutrition and health, and careers in nutrition.

Outline:

• Course Structure: Students typically take 16-18 credits per semester, completing foundational courses in the sciences, nutrition core courses, and additional option-specific requirements.
The Discovery Program requirements and elective courses are also part of the curriculum.
• Course List:
• NUTR Courses:
• NUTR 400: Nutrition in Health and Well-Being (4 credits)
• NUTR 401: Professional Perspectives on Nutrition (1 credit)
• NUTR 476: Nutritional Assessment (4 credits)
• NUTR 650: Life Cycle Nutrition (4 credits)
• Foundation Courses:
• BMS 507: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• BMS 508: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• SOC 400: Introductory Sociology (4 credits) or PSYC 401: Introduction to Psychology (4 credits)

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes various teaching methods to engage students, including lectures, discussions, laboratory experiments, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
• Faculty: The nutrition faculty at UNH is dedicated to student success and brings diverse expertise in the field.
Their research interests range from nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition to molecular nutrition and metabolism.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the Nutrition Major (B.S.)
program are well-prepared for careers in:
• Dietetics
• Nutrition and wellness
• Food industry
• Public health
• Research
• Health education
• Allied health professions