Gretchen Arnold
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Culinary Nutrition and Food Studies (Minor)
Culinary Nutrition and Food Studies (Minor)
What is culinary nutrition and food studies?
As a student in the culinary nutrition and food studies minor, you’ll be able to combine your interest in nutritional sciences, food production and policies with hands-on experience in the culinary arts. You’ll learn the scientific principles of human nutrition to promote health and well-being, as well as food science, culture, management and systems. Plus, you’ll develop culinary arts skills in a lab setting. Combine the minor with a major in sustainable agriculture, ecogastronomy, hospitality management, nutrition or any health-related degree to prepare for future careers in allied health or health promotion, business or the hospitality industry.
Why study culinary nutrition and food studies at UNH?
You’ll receive a broad introduction to the relationship between food, nutrition and health in this minor. This foundation will ready you for employment in a variety of settings,including schools, fitness centers, nonprofit organizations and community agencies. You’ll gain hands-on experience through demonstration, practice and evaluation in our lab kitchens.We also offer the UNH-in-Italy program, through which you can experience the medieval city of Ascoli Piceno while studying diet, nutrition and food culture in another part of the world.
Potential career areas
- Dietary counseling
- Education
- Food product development
- Hospital or care facility consultation
- Nutrition writing
- Research Sports dietitian
- Wellness consultation
Contact
University of New Hampshire
Kendall Hall
129 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2130
Curriculum & Requirements
The Culinary Nutrition & Food Studies Minor provides students the ability to explore the foundation of nutritional sciences and gain a practical appreciation of the culinary arts while building an understanding of our food environment & culture as it applies to human health. The Minor offers students hands-on learning experiences in culinary arts and the flexibility to incorporate study abroad coursework via the UNH in Italy program.
The Minor may be of interest to students preparing for future careers in allied health or health promotion and who recognize the growing need for training in culinary nutrition. Dietitians, physicians, wellness coaches, nurses, and other health care providers with strong culinary skills will likely be better equipped to empower clients to choose and prepare healthier food choices.
Requirements for the Culinary Nutrition & Food Studies Minor (20 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 8 | |
NUTR 400 | Nutrition in Health and Well Being | |
NUTR 403 | Culinary Arts Skills Development 1 | |
| Food Studies Electives - Select two courses: | 8 | |
NUTR 405 | Food and Society | |
NUTR 525 | Food and Culture in Italy | |
NUTR 530 | Critical Analysis in Food Studies | |
NUTR 550 | Food Science: Principle and Practice | |
HMGT 570 | International Food and Culture | |
NUTR 730 | From Seed to Sea: Examining Sustainable Food Systems | |
| Culinary Nutrition Practicum | 4 | |
NUTR 628 | Culinary Nutrition Practicum | |
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HMGT #403 Introduction to Food Management will be considered an equivalent course to NUTR 403 Culinary Arts Skills Development
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