营养学，营养学和食品科学学士学位专注于食品生产和消费的科学，经济和社会方面。由于公众越来越认识到食物选择对短期和长期健康的影响，因此对该领域的专业人员有更大的需求，这一重点为学生提供了健康和生命科学方面的扎实背景。营养学家研究了人类健康和疾病的分子和细胞基础。他们将营养原理与相关科学相结合，例如解剖学，生理学，生物化学和医学。通过提供实验室研究，流行病学和临床营养方面的经验和机会，这种重点也使学生为进入医学院做好了准备。
Nutrition scientists study the molecular and cellular basis of human health and disease. They integrate principles of nutrition with related sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and medicine. This degree provides students with a solid background in health and life sciences. Students learn how food and nutrients interact with the human body to support health and physical performance.