Food Science and Nutrition Minor
LVC’s Food Science and Nutrition minor will help you pursue a career in healthcare, scientific research, the food industry, pharmaceuticals, or public health. If you’re interested in becoming a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), you can follow a specific course sequence that fulfills prerequisites for accredited master’s programs after graduation.
You could also study in Italy, the international home of food.
With increasing public interest in food, diet, and health, there is a growing demand for professionals with expertise in food science and nutrition. You’ll be prepared to benefit from emerging career opportunities and graduate studies in an industry where the job market for food science and nutrition professionals is expanding at a faster rate than the national average for all job occupations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dieticians and nutritionists is expected to grow 7%, while growth for agriculture and food scientists is expected to be 8% between 2023-2033.
The minor provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation through courses in our Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Exercise Science majors. Faculty will enhance students’ understanding of human metabolism, food chemistry and microbiology, food policy, and diet’s role in disease prevention. You’ll gain firsthand experience through laboratory work, research, internships, and/or community outreach and engagement.