Nutrition and Wellness

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This program will provide students with a strong foundation in nutrition, human health, and wellness practices. This program is ideal for students interested in promoting healthy lifestyles, understanding the relationship between food and health, and exploring careers in the expanding fields of nutrition, fitness, and public health.

Program Purpose

The purpose of this program is to allow students to gain a deep understanding of how food, lifestyle, and health behaviors influence overall well-being, and to use that knowledge to empower individuals and
communities to live healthier lives.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry
2. Apply core concepts of nutrition science to support health and wellness
3. Assess nutritional needs across diverse populations and life stages.
4. Examine the role of nutrition in exercise, sports performance, and physical wellness.
5 Utilize scientific reasoning and quantitative skills to solve nutrition-related problems
6. Demonstrate professional skills and explore career pathways in nutrition and wellness fields
7. Promote healthy lifestyle habits and evidence-based wellness strategies
8. Communicate nutrition and health information effectively.