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