Program Overview

Nutrition: Health and Wellness, B.S. - COLSA, UNH

The Nutrition: Health and Wellness program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and its role in promoting health and wellness. This undergraduate program is offered through the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) and is designed to prepare students for careers in health promotion, disease prevention, and nutrition education.

Program Overview

The Nutrition: Health and Wellness program is a four-year undergraduate program that requires the completion of 128 credits. The program includes coursework in nutrition, health, and wellness, as well as electives in areas such as kinesiology, business, and health management. Students in this program will gain a strong foundation in the sciences, including chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology, as well as nutrition-specific courses in nutrient metabolism, chronic disease prevention, and lifestyle intervention.

Curriculum and Requirements

The curriculum for the Nutrition: Health and Wellness program includes a combination of required and elective courses. Required courses include:

• NUTR 400: Nutrition in Health and Well Being
• NUTR 401: Professional Perspectives on Nutrition
• NUTR 476: Nutritional Assessment
• NUTR 650: Life Cycle Nutrition
• NUTR 720: Community Nutrition
• HMP 401: United States Health Care Systems

Elective courses may include:

• NUTR 403: Culinary Arts Skills Development
• NUTR 506: Nutrition and Wellness
• NUTR 546: Nutrition in Exercise and Sports
• NUTR 610: Nutrition Education and Counseling
• NUTR 755: Concepts and Controversies in Weight Management
• NUTR 758: Practicum in Nutrition and Wellness

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Nutrition: Health and Wellness program, students must meet the university's admission requirements, which include:

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Submission of official transcripts and test scores (SAT or ACT)
• Completion of prerequisite courses in mathematics, science, and English

Current UNH students who wish to change their major to Nutrition: Health and Wellness must have:

• Earned a minimum of 12 UNH credits
• Completed or be enrolled in NUTR 400 and NUTR 401

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nutrition: Health and Wellness program are prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including:

• Community agencies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Nutrition education
• Schools and fitness centers
• State and local government agencies
• Wellness promotion

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Nutrition: Health and Wellness program, students will be able to:

• Locate, interpret, evaluate, and use professional literature to make ethical, evidence-based conclusions and decisions
• Apply critical thinking skills
• Deliver effective and professional oral and written communication
• Demonstrate cultural humility, awareness of personal biases, and an understanding of cultural differences that contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Articulate aspects of nutrition and wellness for various populations across the lifespan
• Discuss the impact of policies and guidelines on food and nutrition services

Research and Experiential Opportunities

The Nutrition: Health and Wellness program offers a variety of research and experiential opportunities, including:

• College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey (CHANAS)
• Field Experience (NUTR 600)
• UNH-in-Italy Study Abroad
• Nutrition Departmental Honors
• Nutrition Minor

Graduate Programs

Students who complete the Nutrition: Health and Wellness program may be interested in pursuing graduate studies in areas such as:

• Agricultural Sciences M.S.
• Agricultural Sciences Ph.D.
• Nutrition M.S.
• Nutrition and Dietetics M.S.
• Nutritional Sciences M.S.
• Nutritional Sciences Ph.D.