Ames,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Nutritional science examines the relationship between food consumption and wellbeing. Learners explore how dietary choices significantly influence the onset, management, and avoidance of various illnesses. Nutritional science degree programs offer specialized concentrations:
The health coach and nutrition/wellness curriculum equips students for careers developing and assessing initiatives in community settings, public health organizations, non-profits, and corporate wellness programs that respond to increasing public focus on dietary habits, wellbeing, and preventive healthcare. The curriculum covers how proper nutrition and balanced eating contribute to illness prevention and overall health maintenance.