Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Miami University

The Nutrition major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health degree. Nutritionists use health science to study human metabolism. With concentrations in dietetics or community nutrition, you’ll discover a foundation for multiple career paths, including business, public policy, allied health, and corporate wellness. Research nutritional trends, and learn how to apply data to promote health across communities. Students in this major complete one of two concentrations, Community Nutrition or Dietetics, which fulfills the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) the accrediting body for our Didactic Dietetics Program requirements.The Nutrition major, with a Community Nutrition concentration, allows the student to complement a foundation of nutrition, chemistry, behavior, physiology, microbiology, and statistics, with course selections based on career interest. A graduate completing this major may choose from career opportunities in business, industry, education, or research, including medical and pharmaceutical sales, product development and marketing, and food-related businesses. This major may also be appropriate for students planning to pursue careers in health care, corporate wellness, food systems management, government food/nutrition program administration, public policy, and other allied health professions.

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