Human Nutrition (BS)

The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences offers an undergraduate program in Human Nutrition with two emphasis options: Sports Dietetics (SD); and Integrative Nutrition (IN). Students may declare one or both emphases. The Human Nutrition major program prepares students for a variety of career options and for graduate school to pursue advanced degrees.

The Sports Dietetics graduate will have demonstrated competence and knowledge in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, diet analysis and design, nutrition assessment, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, lifespan nutrition, education and counseling methods in dietetics, dietetics management, food science and service, research, and related exercise science topics with cultural community application and sensitivity for individuals and athletes. Information is provided for typical graduate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) program pre-requisites. The prerequisites vary somewhat from one graduate program to another and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all pre-professional courses fulfill entrance requirements.

Integrative Nutrition includes nutrition as it intersects with other related fields to support health and wellbeing of individuals and groups. The Integrative Nutrition graduate will have demonstrated competence and knowledge in diet analysis and design, sports nutrition, lifespan nutrition, sustainable cooking, and related exercise science, health, child and family studies, botany, microbiology, physical education, recreation, and/or psychology topics with cultural community application and sensitivity.

• Program Prerequisites: Not required.
• Minor: Not required.
• Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.75 or higher in all courses required for this major. The overall GPA must be 2.00 or better. No more than one “D” is acceptable.
• Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours, including general education, is required for graduation. A total of 63 (IN) and 82 (SD) program credit hours is required for this major. This includes 13 (IN) and 14 (SD) credit hours of required general education requirements. A total of 40 upper division credit hours are required for graduation with 20 (IN) and 34 (SD) upper division hours within the required courses for the major track options. Forty upper division credit hours are possible within the program elective options.
• Program Code: 2101BS with Integrative Nutrition Emphasis (2102) or Sports Dietetics Emphasis (2103)
• CIPC: 190504

Advisement

All Nutrition Education students are encouraged to meet the ENS department academic advisor at least twice a year. Call 801-626-6696 or send a message to heidicostello@weber.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment. Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.

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Admissions Requirements

Make application with the ENS Department and declare the program of study.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for Bachelor of Science requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Human Nutrition Education program will have:

1. Knowledge & Skills to solve nutrition and health related problems and of the governance and scope of nutrition and dietetics practice.
2. Integrated & Applied Expertise to educate and communicate for optimal health promotion and human performance.
3. Personal and Community Responsibility to optimize healthful behaviors of individuals, families, and/or communities through the life cycle with networking, resources, and support.
4. High Impact & Professional Career Experiences from assimilating or engaging in research, group projects, professional organizations, self & peer assessment, senior capstone work, and/or community-based fieldwork with adherence to professional ethics, standards, and advocacy.

Students completing the Human Nutrition Education programs will master nutrition concepts in:

1. Diet Analysis & Design by performing accurate diet analysis and design according to dietary guidelines for Americans, for health, fitness, and/or sport performance and with comprehensive evaluation, interpretation, and application.
2. Nutrient Needs & Functions by gender and activity level for various age groups and health conditions using safe, healthy, and sustainable food preparation methods for meals and menus.
3. Nutrition Issues & Assessment across cultures and the lifespan, for fitness and sport performance, in culinary science, and for the prevention and treatment of various medical conditions.
4. Human Structure and Function by understanding how nutrition intersects with living and nonliving hierarchies within the human body.
5. Practice Management and Resource Utilization by applying principles of food, nutrition, and dietetics management and systems in the provision of services, including financial, human resources, safety, and quality processes.
   *Sports Dietetics graduates will have more emphasis in learning outcomes 3, 4, and 5 than Integrative Nutrition graduates.