Report an accessibility problem

Human Nutrition ,Minor

Human Nutrition, Minor


Diet, Food, Health, Medicine, Metabolism, Nutritionist, Wellness, predental, prehealth, premed

Understanding the human body and how it digests and metabolizes food is one of the most vital and accessible methods for preventing and treating disease. Build a strong foundation in nutrition with a perspective on medical nutrition therapy.

Description

The minor program in human nutrition focuses on the science behind nutrition. This includes how:

  • human bodies process nutrients for energy
  • nutrients play important roles in health and disease
  • nutritional needs change across the life span

This program also includes the medical nutrition therapy sequence, which provides students with a clear understanding of how nutrition can be used in a medical setting to prevent and treat diseases.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor requires a total of 18-19 credit hours. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
Required Courses -- 18 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BAS in food and nutrition entrepreneurship, BS in dietetics, BS in food and nutrition entrepreneurship, BS in nutritional science

Other Enrollment Requirements: To enroll in the courses required for the minor, students must complete the following courses:

BCH 361 Advanced Principles of Biochemistry
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry
CHS 260 Health Professions Terminology

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Knowledge obtained from this minor is useful for careers in the life sciences, biology, medicine, public health and health policy. Graduates with a minor in human nutrition have enhanced knowledge of how food is digested and metabolized in the body. This information is valuable for those pursuing careers in the health and medical field.

Contact information

College of Health Solutions | HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300

What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

click back to top