Nutrition Minor
The minor in nutrition (21 units) is available to all students at CBU but especially those pursuing degrees in education, nursing, health education and kinesiology. The nutrition minor is intended to increase knowledge of nutrition issues and is not equivalent to the registered dietician license. This minor does not provide a license to practice therapeutic nutrition.
Lower Division Requirements
NFS101 Intro to Nutrtn and Food Sci
This class provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of normal nutrition, food science and their relation to the health and physical fitness of individuals. Also includes a discussion of the career opportunities within nutrition and sciences, and the computer software pertinent to the field. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
NFS101-A Amankwaah, Akua F. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Adams Business Park A21 |
NFS101-A Amankwaah, Akua F. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Adams Business Park A21 |
Upper Division Requirements
Complete 18 units from the following courses:
HSC410 Health Behavior Change
This course addresses the exploration and application of education, psychosocial, and spiritual components of health behaviors. Behavior change theory, principles, predictive models, and their application to health behavior change programs and interventions will be investigated. (3 units; As offered)
HSC410-B Kim, Sangmin |
09/05/2023 | T | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
HSC410-A Kim, Sangmin |
09/05/2023 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
HSC410-A Kim, Sangmin |
01/08/2024 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
NFS300 Lifecycle Nutrition
This class will provide a rapidly moving study of nutrition in the lifecycle from infancy through advancing years. Emphasis will be placed on the application of nutritional requirements and guidelines in each age group to dietary planning and intake. (3 units; Fall)
NFS300-A Estrada, Lindsay Michelle |
09/05/2023 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Adams Business Park ONLN |
NFS310 Community and Pblc Hlth Nutritn
Study of the community-based programs with nutrition components, including work-site wellness, health promotion, schools, day-care programs, and health clinics. Programs in these areas include nutrition screening and assessment, feeding programs and assistance, plus health promotion and disease prevention. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
NFS310-A Amankwaah, Akua F. |
09/05/2023 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Adams Business Park ONLN |
NFS310-A Fahnestock, Lindsay Ann |
01/08/2024 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
NFS320 Nutritional Biochemistry
Introduction to biochemistry with particular emphasis on nutrition and its effect on metabolism. Prerequisites: NFS 101. (3 units; Spring)
NFS320-A Reed, Natalie Ana |
01/08/2024 | W | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Instructor ONLN |
NFS400 Spc Tpcs Nutrtn and Food Sci
This course will teach advanced topics in specialized nutrition and food sciences areas such as sports nutrition, quantity foods, planning therapeutic diets, maternal and child nutrition, personal nutrition, nutrient-drug interactions, food safety, and current issues. The specific topic will be announced each semester. Prerequisite: NFS 101. (3 units; Fall)
NFS400-A Fahnestock, Lindsay Ann |
09/05/2023 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
NFS455 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
This course provides a scientific basis for introduction to biochemistry and physiology of human chronic diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, cancer, metabolic disorders, with emphasis on nutrition-related principles and intervention. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NFS 320. (3 units; Fall)
NFS455-A Amankwaah, Akua F. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Adams Business Park ONLN |
NFS460 Human Nutrition Assessment
Lecture and laboratory experience in nutritional assessment using anthropometrics, dietary, biochemical, and clinical tests and criteria. Laboratory experience includes simulation, standardized patient, and outpatient. Prerequisite: NFS 101 (3 units; Spring)
NFS460-A Amankwaah, Akua F. |
01/08/2024 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Adams Business Park ONLN |