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Bryant University Professor Jennifer Hurrell in front of the periodic table of elements.
Bryant University Professor Jennifer Hurrell in front of the periodic table of elements.

Nutrition

Explore the connection between diet, health, human performance, and disease with a minor in Nutrition. 

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What You鈥檒l Learn:

  • Principles of biology, fundamentals of nutrition, and advances in nutrition research
  • How to critically analyze popular diets and nutritional claims in the marketplace

What You鈥檒l Do:

  • Gain industry insight in the 鈥淐urrent Topics in Nutrition鈥 course
  • Take one elective course in either 鈥淏iochemistry鈥 or 鈥淪ports Nutrition鈥

Where You鈥檒l Go:

  • Healthcare systems, fitness organizations, health coaching, and athletic settings
  • Prestigious graduate schools to further your career preparation

Program Highlights

Through Bryant鈥檚 minor in Nutrition, you鈥檒l study how the foods we eat impact everything from health and human performance to chronic disease. Our evidence-based approach will help you understand how to critically analyze trendy diets and other popular claims in today鈥檚 marketplace. Explore topics such as nutrient requirements, weight control, nutritional supplements, and the causes and treatments of eating disorders. You鈥檒l also develop practical skills to assess nutrient intake and study emerging topics like food technology and policy.

Sample Courses

Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that鈥檚 designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include: 

Biology I: Principles of Biology SCI 251
Fundamentals of Nutrition SCI 354
Biochemistry SCI 367
Sports Nutrition SCI 386
Current Topics in Nutrition SCI 402

Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That鈥檚 why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You鈥檒l engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year 鈥 building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.