Courses of Study 2012-2013 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Courses of Study 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nutritional Sciences


Nutritional Sciences Major:


A major in nutritional sciences focuses on the complex interrelationships of food patterns, nutritional status, and health. This field draws upon chemistry, biology, and the social sciences to understand questions such as: How are nutrients used by the body? What factors influence human food choice? What nutrients and dietary patterns are recommended to promote growth, maintain health, or reduce the risk of chronic disease? Students in this program may also fulfill the courses required for didactic training in dietetics toward becoming a Registered Dietitian, which will enable them to be employed as nutrition counselors, clinical nutritionists, sports nutritionists, or administrators of food and nutrition services. Students also may prepare for medical school and other types of advanced degree programs through this major. The requirements for this program are outlined in the “Nutritional Sciences ” section of this catalog.

Special Opportunities:


Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition:


Students who wish to work in the areas of clinical nutrition, nutrition counseling, sports nutrition, community nutrition, or food and nutrition management should complete the academic requirements for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by The Academy and provides students with the coursework necessary for application to accredited, supervised practice programs (e.g., dietetic internships). Students successfully completing didactic program requirements at Cornell are issued a Verification Statement. A one-time fee is charged for program materials and transcript evaluation. The Didactic Program in Dietetics policy and procedure for issuing Verification Statements can be found at www.human.cornell.edu/dns/academic/dietetics.cfm. Upon completion of an accredited supervised practice, students are eligible to take the Registered Examination of the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and become a Registered Dietitian.

Courses in foods, nutrition and disease, microbiology, food service management, and nutritional care are added to the courses required for the nutrition programs. For additional information about meeting ADA requirements, contact the DNS Dietetics office, 316 Savage Hall, (607) 255-7567.

Exercise Science Minor:


Students can complete the Applied Exercise Science Concentration at Ithaca College, which includes courses in kinesiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics of human movement. Nutrition courses of special interest relate to growth and development, regulation of body weight, and community nutrition and health. For information about the Applied Exercise Science Concentration, contact the DNS academic affairs office, B21 Savage Hall, (607) 255-4410.