Overview
What is Human Nutrition and Foods at WVU like?
Description
You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage “You are what you eat.” Nutrition is a huge part of that and essential for good health and well-being (beyond the numbers on a scale). With this pre-professional program, you’ll prepare to become a registered dietitian, nutritionist or health educator (to name a few) able to set others up for success in the areas of lifestyle modifications, along with food and nutrition.
The Human Nutrition and Foods program focuses on dietetics, but it also provides a strong foundation for graduate work, professional school in several health-related fields, research and community involvement. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences, food and nutritional sciences, social sciences, medical nutrition therapy and disease management.
Human Nutrition and Foods program highlights:
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At a Glance
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College/School:
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design -
Division:
School of Agriculture and Food -
Department:
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Degree Designation:
BS -
Degree Program:
Animal and Nutritional Sciences -
Program:
Human Nutrition and Foods
Next Steps
Interested in this major? Here are some suggested next steps:
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Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
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Dietetics
Ideal for students interested community or medical nutrition. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be eligible for this emphasis area and to receive a Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement.