Minor in Nutrition (16 hours)

Many of these courses have prerequisites. Most students choosing this minor will have completed the prerequisites as part of their major. Other students will need to complete them.

Program Requirements

1. Complete the following:
   NDFS 100 : Essentials of Human Nutrition. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 100 : Essentials of Human Nutrition. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Food-oriented study of nutritional facts and principles as a basis for dietary choices; consequences of choices; scientifically examining controversial topics.
   
   
   NDFS 200 : Nutrient Metabolism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 200 : Nutrient Metabolism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 100 and organic chemistry, or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Chemical structures of nutrients, their food sources, requirements, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, functions, storage and excretion; metabolic consequences of nutrient deficiencies, interactions, imbalances, and toxicities.
   
   
2. After consulting with a faculty advisor, complete 10 hours from the following:
   NDFS 201 : Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Disease. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 201 : Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Disease. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 100.
   DESCRIPTION:	Role of dietary choices in preventing or ameliorating chronic diseases. Examples of dietary interventions.
   
   
   NDFS 305 : Nutritional Implications of Disease. (4:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 305 : Nutritional Implications of Disease. (4:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 200; PDBio 305.
   DESCRIPTION:	Nutritional assessment and medical nutrition therapy across disease states.
   NOTE:	For nutritional science majors.
   
   
   NDFS 310 : Sports Nutrition. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 310 : Sports Nutrition. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 100, PDBio 305.
   DESCRIPTION:	Scientific basis for the role of nutrition in human performance. Critical evaluation of popular practices; making optimal food choices for physical activity.
   
   
   NDFS 380 : International Nutrition and Health. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 380 : International Nutrition and Health. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years.
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 200 or instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Causes and consequences of nutrient deficiencies common in developing countries. Appropriate interventions to prevent or treat malnutrition.
   
   
   NDFS 400 : Community Nutrition. (3:3:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 400 : Community Nutrition. (3:3:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Dietetics major or NDFS 200 or 201.
   DESCRIPTION:	Public health nutrition applied to community programs.
   
   
   NDFS 424 : Nutrition Through the Life Cycle. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 424 : Nutrition Through the Life Cycle. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 300 or 305 or instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Dietary recommendations for pregnancy and lactation; infant feeding; nutritional requirements, diet, and health concerns of preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, and the elderly.
   
   
   NDFS 435 : Nutritional Biochemistry. (4:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 435 : Nutritional Biochemistry. (4:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 200; PDBio 305; Chem 481 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Metabolic interrelationships among nutrients.
   
   

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