The minor is open to undergraduate students at Ohio University. This minor will complement those pursuing careers in health sciences and professions, medicine, environmental studies, hospitality management, health communication, journalism, and many other fields of study.
Nutrition Minor
The minor in nutrition is designed for students interested in strengthening their knowledge of nutrition principles and applications. After completing the minor, students will possess basic nutrition knowledge to help others identify reliable sources of nutrition information.
This minor complements the studies of those pursuing careers in the health sciences, exercise physiology, medicine, environmental studies, health communication, journalism and other related fields.
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How to Add the Minor
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Courses & Curriculum
The nutrition minor requires a minimum of 20 credit hours. Students must complete at least 12 hours in nutrition; NUTR 3000 is required. In addition, students must complete at least 8 hours in supporting sciences courses.
See Nutrition Minor Requirements in the Ohio University Catalog
Related Programs
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Nutrition – DieteticsThe Nutrition – Dietetics Major is for those interested in how our diet affects our health and can lead to careers in nutrition counseling, public health and community nutrition, wellness, sports nutrition, and food service management.
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Nutrition – EnvironmentalThe Nutrition – Environmental Major is for students interested in sustainability, agriculture, wellness, and food policy careers. Students also earn an Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Resilience Certificate.
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Nutrition – CulinaryThe Nutrition – Culinary Major integrates nutrition into culinary practice for students interested in school nutrition, child nutrition, institutional wellness, and food service management careers.