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Credits Required
120
Format
Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile

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Coursework
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Food service management
  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Health and interpersonal communication
  • Professional writing and research

The program includes field experiences and simulation.

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Career Options

Graduates can find employment in clinical client and patient care, public health programs, food management positions, health clubs, fitness centers, grocery store chains, corporate wellness programs, and food companies.

Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted a 13% employment growth between 2014 and 2024 for employment in this field.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Applied Food and Nutrition will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual nutrition-related job postings.

  • Dietetics
  • Nutrition education
  • Clinical nutrition
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Nutrition services
  • Medical nutrition therapy

Source: Emsi, 2021

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