Food impacts all of our lives in many ways, and students in this program explore the role of food in our lives, with a focus on nutrition and food to promote healthy living. Graduates develop skills in working in communication, such as public health and promotion, outreach and education, community nutrition, sports nutrition, and cultivating healthy living throughout the lifecycle. Majors can pursue specific areas of interest within the broad scope of food and nutrition. This option also serves students pursuing health care careers, including nursing and physician assistants.