Nutrition

 

DESCRIPTION   [Top]
UNCG offers a BS in Nutrition with concentrations in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Science, and Nutrition and Wellness:
  • The Human Nutrition and Dietetics concentration provides students with training to develop nutritional strategies and programs for people with acute and chronic illnesses, as well as wellness programs to prevent the onset of chronic diseases. Registered Dietitians (RD’s) have completed an intensive study of all aspects of nutrition and health and must complete a post-BS Certificate - Dietetic Internship before being eligible to take the national RD exam. For more information contact Ms. Amy Strickland 256-1037, amy_strickland@uncg.edu.
  • The Nutrition Science program provides students with training in nutrition, biology, and chemistry to pursue careers in the medical sciences, biomedical research, and biotechnology. This program largely fulfills the academic prerequisites for admission to medical, osteopathic, and dental schools. For more information, contact Dr. Ron Morrison in Room 310 of the Stone Building at 256-0321 or rfmorris@uncg.edu.
  • Nutrition Wellness concentration will prepare students for careers in volunteer and community health centers, government and educational organizations, and a variety of settings in the fitness industry. This concentration also prepares students for graduate training in health-related disciplines. Students majoring in Nutrition and Wellness take courses in nutrition, public health education, and exercise and sport science. Students graduate with a major in nutrition and a minor in health studies. For more information contact Dr. Lauren Haldeman at 256-0311 or lahaldem@uncg.edu.

Visit the Nutrition Program online at http://www.uncg.edu/ntr.

CAREER IDEAS     [Top]
Clinical Dietitian
Clinical Research Associate
Community/Consulting Dietitian
County Supervisor of Congregate
  Meal Sites
Dietary Interviewers/(National
  Surveys)
Dietetic Technician
Editor (book/magazine)
Extension Nutrition Specialist
Food and Beverage Director
Food and Drug Inspector
Food Production Manager
Food Scientist
Food Service Manager
Food Technologist
Hospital Food Service Manager
Medical Technologies
Nutrition Educators/Community
  Nutritionist
Nutritional Scientist
Nutritionist

Public Health Service Officer
Purchasing Agent
Registered Dietitian
Research Technician
Restaurant Manager
School Foodservice Regional
  Manager
Teacher (HS/College)
Weight Reduction Specialist
WORK SETTINGS     [Top]
Biotechnology Companies
Business (Marketing and
  Development Depts.)
Catering Companies
Consumer Organizations
Cooperative Extension System
Correctional Institutions
Educational Institutions
Entrepreneur
Fitness Centers
Food Processing Firms
Health Agencies (Federal/State)
Health Dept. (County/State)
Home Health Care Agencies
Hospitals
Kidney Dialysis Centers
Laboratories at Universities
Long-term Care Facilities
Marketing Research Firms
Medical Schools
Military
Pharmaceutical Companies
Private Practice
Rehabilitation Hospitals
Sports Programs
Wellness Centers

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StudentsAlumniFaculty and StaffEmployers
UNCG Career Services
#1 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE (336) 334-5454
FAX (336) 334-5185
EMAIL career_services@uncg.edu