Nutrition Science Concentration
Nutrition science focuses on the chemical components of food and the ways in which they affect our health. A Biology degree with a concentration in Nutrition Science offers diverse opportunities for career paths including the food industry, sports nutrition or clinical practice as a dietetic professional. Nutritionists can go on to advanced study to specialize in a particular discipline within their field. For example, nutritionists and Registered Dietitians may specialize in designing diets to assist in the treatment of patients with chronic illnesses such as kidney disease, diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Often they will obtain specialized certification in these or other areas of treatment. Others supervise diets for overweight patients or those with eating disorders. Some clinical nutritionists and dietitians make a career out of supervising diets in large institutions such as hospitals, nursing care facilities, schools, or correctional facilities. Food manufacturers hire nutritionists to assist in the development of products that meet specified nutritional targets, insure proper nutritional labeling and to develop health claims for products. The burgeoning field of sports nutrition focuses on the role of diet in enhancing athletic training, performance and recovery.
The Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology with concentration in Nutrition Science provides the student with basic undergraduate competencies in biology, chemistry, physiology, nutrition and biochemistry. This will prepare the student for advanced study to acquire the Registered Dietician certification, and will satisfy the entry requirements for medical school, veterinary school or graduate school in basic medical science.
Contact Information
Dr.
Steve Saunders
Program Coordinator for Nutrition Science
Email: saunders@lmc.edu