Biobehavioral Nutrition and Wellness, BS

Program Overview

This program examines the intricate relationship between health, mindfulness, and food. Graduates are equipped to pursue advanced studies in registered dietitian nutrition or enter careers with nutrition and wellness organizations. The increasing demand for dietitians and nutritionists (projected 11% growth) ensures ample career opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program takes the concept of "you are what you eat" a step further. It delves into the relationship between human health, mindfulness, nutrition, metabolism, and food as medicine. The program aims to teach students how the body responds physiologically and metabolically to food, enabling them to enhance the lives of people in hospitals, public health, and fitness organizations. Upon graduation, students will have the prerequisites needed to continue their education and apply for the UAB Registered Dietitian Nutritionist program.

Careers:

Students in this program can go on to work with public and private nutrition and wellness providers.

Other:

Jobs in the dietitian and nutrition field are projected to grow 11% in the next few years, faster than the average for all occupations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)