Nutritional Sciences

The Nutritional Sciences major emphasizes intensive study in biological and physical sciences as a basis for understanding the science of nutrition and the relationships between nutrients and human health. Core course requirements emphasize human nutrition with areas of study in energy metabolism, proteins, vitamins, minerals, community nutrition and diet in the prevention and treatment of diseases.   Supporting discipline courses emphasize biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, microbiology, physics and physiology.

This major is designed to meet the admissions requirements of most colleges of medicine, dentistry and paramedical colleges while the student pursues a bachelor's degree in a clinically related area. The major also prepares students to enter graduate school programs in nutrition and other life sciences. Graduates in Nutritional Sciences qualify for positions in the food industry, corporate wellness and health promotion programs, public health programs, pharmaceutical sales and similar occupations.

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Contact an advisor:

Professor Dale Romsos, Ph.D.
Nutritional Sciences Coordinator
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Michigan State University
106E G.M. Trout FSHN Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1224
Phone: (517) 355-8474, Ext. 104
Fax: (517) 432-5295
E-mail: dromsos@msu.edu

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