Department of Nutrition Science

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About

Nutrition Science is a multidisciplinary science at the core of health, wellness, and quality of life. An education in Nutrition Science incorporates the human perspective to a foundation of strong basic sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, and statistics with experiential learning.

The department offers many opportunities for students to work and learn in a clinical research setting. With this kind of education and training, Purdue’s Nutrition Science graduates are prepared to become the future leaders in nutrition and food science.

The Nutrition Science Freshman Guide to Success is a great resource to help new students adjust to campus life.

The department offers undergraduate study in the following areas:

• Dietetics
• Foods and Nutrition in Business
• Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
• Nutrition Science

The department also offers two undergraduate minors:

• Foods and Nutrition
• Nutrition

Faculty

Contact Information

Department of Nutrition Science
Stone Hall
700 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-8228
Fax: (765) 494-0674

Graduate Information

For Graduate Information please see Nutrition Science Graduate Information .

Programs

• Coordinated Program in Dietetics, BS
• Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness and Health, BS
• Foods and Nutrition in Business, BS
• Nutrition and Dietetics, BS
• Nutrition Science, BS
• Nutrition, Fitness, and Health, BS

• Foods and Nutrition Minor
• Nutrition Minor

Courses

• NUTR 10500 - Nutrition In The 21st Century
• NUTR 10600 - Introduction To The Profession Of Dietetics
• NUTR 10700 - Introduction To Nutrition Science
• NUTR 12500 - Food Safety Certification And Career Development
• NUTR 20200 - Principles Of Food Preparation And Nutrition
• NUTR 20201 - Experience In Food Preparation
• NUTR 20500 - Food Science I
• NUTR 24500 - Rookie Experience In Sports Nutrition
• NUTR 29700 - Introduction To Honors Research
• NUTR 30300 - Essentials Of Nutrition
• NUTR 31500 - Fundamentals Of Nutrition
• NUTR 33000 - Diet Selection And Planning
• NUTR 33200 - Nutrition Counseling
• NUTR 34000 - Field Experience In Nutrition, Fitness And Health
• NUTR 34500 - Continuing Experience In Sports Nutrition
• NUTR 35000 - Dietetics Practicum In Quantity Food Production
• NUTR 36500 - Physiology And Nutrition During The Life Cycle
• NUTR 37500 - Foods And Nutrition Internship
• NUTR 39000 - Independent Undergraduate Research
• NUTR 39100 - Independent Study
• NUTR 39200 - Undergraduate Instruction In Nutrition
• NUTR 39700 - Directed Honors Research
• NUTR 39800 - International Special Topics
• NUTR 40000 - Executive In The Classroom
• NUTR 41100 - Dietetics Career Planning
• NUTR 41500 - Practicum In Nutrition, Fitness, And Health
• NUTR 42400 - Communication Techniques In Foods And Nutrition
• NUTR 42600 - Laboratory In Community Nutrition
• NUTR 43000 - Public Health Nutrition
• NUTR 43600 - Nutritional Assessment
• NUTR 43700 - Macronutrient Metabolism In Human Health And Disease
• NUTR 43800 - Micronutrient And Phytochemical Metabolism In Human Health And Disease
• NUTR 44200 - Foodservice Systems Management
• NUTR 44300 - Laboratory In Foodservice Systems Management
• NUTR 45300 - Food Chemistry
• NUTR 46100 - Laboratory In Medical Nutrition Therapy
• NUTR 46500 - Laboratory In Engagement
• NUTR 48000 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
• NUTR 48100 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
• NUTR 48800 - Topics In Nutrition, Fitness, And Health
• NUTR 49000 - Independent Undergraduate Research
• NUTR 49100 - Independent Study
• NUTR 49200 - Undergraduate Instruction In Nutrition
• NUTR 49500 - Undergraduate Seminar In Foods And Nutrition
• NUTR 49600 - Evaluation Of Nutrition Science Research
• NUTR 49700 - Honors Research Project

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