Applied Human Nutrition
Why Applied Human Nutrition?
Delve into the intricate behaviors surrounding food at both individual and societal levels, and understand how these behaviors impact nutrition habits throughout life. In Applied Human Nutrition, you will explore how human nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining health and preventing disease. Armed with this foundational knowledge, you'll adeptly translate cutting-edge research into practical programs and policies.
The Applied Nutrition program you will engage in lectures that integrate biological and social sciences, gaining fundamental insights. Labs offer hands-on application of classroom teachings, while small group seminars delve into new topics and emerging research. As a student, you can specialize in dietetics, with accreditation through the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), setting you on the path towards becoming a Registered Dietitian.
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Explore Biological and Societal Dimensions of Nutrition
Delve in the biological and societal aspects of nutrition across preventive, maintenance, and therapeutic perspectives throughout your studies and practical experiences.
Expand nutritional knowledge Beyond the Classroom
Apply nutrition theory in a field experience course, develop research skills through an internship, manage a restaurant, or test your theories with an undergraduate thesis.
Launch Your Path to become a Registered Dietitian
Accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice, the dietetics emphasis prepares you to pursue a dietetic internship post-graduation and attain Registered Dietitian status.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Applied Human Nutrition?
Graduates from the University of Guelph Applied Human Nutrition program are prepared for a variety of health and education careers in the government or private sectors, or within the food industry. Others may proceed to graduate study in fields such as nutrition, public health nutrition, medicine or education.
Here are just a few careers our Applied Human Nutrition graduates have successfully pursued:
- Registered Dietitian
- Fitness Consulting
- Food Policy Analyst
- Research
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Community Food Worker
- Dietetic Technician
- Food Service Supervisor
- Nutrition Education Specialist
Hear From An Applied Human Nutrition Student
My practicums included working with the University's Wellness Education Centre; they developed my peer support, teamwork and communication abilities and allowed me to use equipment and tools that I'll use in my career. My goal is to become a social worker and these skills will be very useful in my career path.
Discover More Options
Students considering the Applied Human Nutrition program may also be interested in studying Food Science, Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences, or other majors.
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