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The bachelor's degree in nutrition explores food components and their impact on human wellbeing. This program emphasizes rigorous training in biological and physical sciences to build a foundation for comprehending nutritional science and the connections between dietary elements and wellness.
Key curriculum components concentrate on human nutrition through subjects including:
Energy conversion processes
Essential nutrients (Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids)
Trace elements (vitamins & minerals)
Public health nutrition
Dietary approaches for disease prevention and management
Evaluation of nutritional health
Foodservice administration
Data analysis techniques
Furthermore, SIUE's nutrition program fulfills prerequisite criteria for graduate studies in dietetics, along with most medical, nursing, dental, optometry, pharmaceutical, and allied health professional schools.