The Culinary Nutrition and Food Studies minor at UNH provides a unique blend of practical culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of nutrition and food science. You will learn how to prepare nutritious and satisfying meals and develop a broad understanding of dietary needs and how food choices impact well-being. This minor is ideal for students interested in the intersection of nutrition and wellness and are passionate about cooking, food and good health.
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
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Finding what she was looking for at UNHAlexa DerBoghosian is a nutrition: health and wellness major with a dual major in ecogastronomy and a minor in culinary and food studies from Reading, Massachusetts.Learn More -
Studying Nutrient Intake Among 18 to 24 Year OldsMargo Kamis is a nutrition: dietetics and ecogastronomy dual major from Glastonbury, Connecticut. She is also minoring in culinary nutrition and food studies.Learn More -
Curriculum builds nutritional knowledge and culinary skillsThe UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture is now offering a culinary nutrition and food studies minor that provides practical skill and knowledge building in nutrition and the culinary arts for a wide range of students.Learn More
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.
Students declare the Culinary Nutrition & Food Studies minor by submitting the Intent to Minor form online, preferably prior to the start of their junior year. Submission of the Intent to Minor form is required to gain registration preference in certain courses if space is available and by discretion of the instructor. To complete the minor, students submit a Certification of Completion of Minor form during their final semester at UNH.
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 | |
| 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 | |
HMGT 771 | International Wine and Beverage | |
NUTR 730 | From Seed to Sea: Examining Sustainable Food Systems | |
SAFS 415 | Introduction to Brewing Art and Science | |
SAFS 620 | Food Systems & Community Resilience | |
| Culinary Nutrition Practicum | 4 | |
NUTR 628 | Culinary Nutrition Practicum | |
