Nutrition Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply recognized nutrition tools and guidelines to menu planning and the selection and preparation of food.
• Analyze a menu or diet for nutritional adequacy.
• Summarize the basic functions, food sources, digestion and absorption of the major nutrients.
• Describe the nutritional concerns and requirements of each phase of the life cycle.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of public health nutrition surveys, programs and policies.
• Summarize the impact of food choices on exercise performance, health, nutritional status and the global environment.

Program Requirements: (16 Credits)

• NUTR 1120 - Dietary Guidelines Credits: 1
• NUTR 2110 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUTR 2130 - Nutrition in the Lifecycle Credits: 3
• NUTR 2140 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
• NUTR 2160 - Culinary Nutrition Credits: 3
• HLED 2131 - Instruction in Lifestyle Change Credits: 3

Related Requirements (6 Credits)

• Choose from the following:

• HLED 1160 - Stress Management Credits: 3
• HLED 1225 - Weight Management and Exercise Credits: 3
• NUTR 1020 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Credits: 3
• NUTR 2150 - Nutrition in Chronic Disease Credits: 3
• NUTR 2170 - Diabetes Management Credits: 3

Total 22 Credits