The Minor

The minor is particularly relevant for students who want to apply their science training to the practical problems of human health.

Requirements:
1. Satisfactory completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
One year general chemistry
Two semesters organic chemistry (with lab)
One semester biochemistry (with lab)
One semester anatomy and physiology

2. The following major courses:
230 Basic Nutrition
352 Nutrition in the Life Cycle
430 Nutrition and Metabolism or KIN 585 Energy Metabolism
480 Medical Terminology and the Nutrition Care Process
577 Nutrition Problems in U.S. or 578 Nutritional Problems in Developing Countries
580 Medical Nutrition Therapy

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