营养科学是对食物，其成分以及人体如何处理食物物质的研究。在本专业中，您将探索营养素及其来源的食物如何帮助人体生长发育和维持健康。您将有机会了解微生物学和化学概念如何影响食品的制备和安全性。营养科学专业侧重于人类营养的基于科学的方面以及这些原理在食品选择，制备和食用中的应用。该计划已获得营养教育认证，使毕业生有能力完成培训，并通过参加营养师注册考试成为注册营养师。毕业生可以期望在许多领域找到工作机会，包括运动营养，医学营养治疗，饮食失调咨询和体重管理。其他领域包括药品销售，食品系统管理和烹饪艺术。
Nutrition Sciences is the study of food, its components and how the body handles food substances. In this major, you'll explore how nutrients, and the foods from which they are derived, aid the body in growth and development and in maintaining health and wellness. You'll have a chance to see how concepts from microbiology and chemistry impact food preparation and safety. The Nutrition Sciences major focuses on the science-based aspects of human nutrition and the application of those principles to food selection, preparation and consumption. The program has been granted Accreditation for Dietetics Education, allowing graduates to be well equipped to complete training and become a Registered Dietician by taking the Registration Examination for Dietitians. Graduates can expect to find job opportunities in many fields including Sports Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Eating Disorder Counseling and Weight Management. Other fields include Pharmaceutical Sales, Food Systems Management and Culinary Arts.