X--Degree Programs

Applied Human Nutrition

Department of Family Studies, College of Family and Consumer Studies.

The Applied Human Nutrition major recognizes both the biological and the social facets of human nutrition. It focuses on nutrition from a preventive, maintenance and therapeutic perspective, all of which require a thorough understanding of the related biological sciences and of selected aspects of the behavioral sciences. Students learn about nutrition and its application to the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. They also learn about individual and social behaviour, particularly in family settings, and the implications of behavioral factors in the establishment of good nutrition status from conception through to old age.

All students in the Applied Human Nutrition major must include the core of 28 required and 2 restricted elective courses in the minimum of 40 passed courses. Students will normally register for courses according to the semesters indicated below for Fall and Winter sequencing.

Those students wishing to compete for admission to a post-graduate dietetic internship will be assisted by departmental advisors in the selection of courses that will meet the academic requirement of the Canadian Dietetic Association and the Ontario College of Dietetics for eligibility for internship and/or membership. The Applied Human Nutrition program provides opportunity to qualify for the following concentrations established by the Canadian Dietetic Association:

• Concentration A - Clinical Nutrition,
• Concentration B - General Dietetics, and
• Concentration D - Community Nutrition.

Successful completion of the requirements for these concentrations will allow students to compete for a limited number of dietetic internship positions. Most graduates completing dietetic internships are employed in hospitals and other health care agencies such as community health centres and long-term care facilities. Others find employment in a wider range of vocations including those associated with health and education in the government or private sectors, or with the food industry. Still others proceed to graduate study in fields such as nutrition, public health nutrition, medicine or education.

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In addition to the 28 required courses listed above, students must take 2 restricted electives as follows: (Numbers in parentheses indicate the semester in which this course is normally scheduled.)

Electives

There are 10 electives throughout the major which may be fulfilled by electing courses in any subject provided that the student has the prerequisite courses and can schedule them. Some electives and restricted elective courses are intended to contribute to a liberal education, while others permit students to work toward specific academic and career goals. Departmental advisors will assist students in selection of courses that will meet the requirements of the Canadian Dietetic Association for eligibility for Internship and/or membership, and when requested, can assist in selection of electives to complement the core requirements.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar X--Degree Programs Bachelor of Applied Science -- B.A.Sc.

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.