Minor in Nutrition

Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of health in every stage of life. It is a field that integrates natural and social sciences for health promotion and disease management.

Our programs are designed to extend beyond acute care issues to promote community health and the practical aspects of working in the field of nutritional wellness.

Why Study Nutrition at Simmons University?

A Minor in Nutrition at Simmons University helps prepare students to be advocates for healthy lifestyles through a foundational understanding of food and the human body and how the two interact.

Minor in Nutrition:

A minor in nutrition consists of the following courses:

NUTR101	Food and Culinary Science	4
NUTR111	Fundamentals of Nutrition Science	4
	OR
NUTR112	Introduction to Nutrition Science	4
NUTR150	International Nutrition Issues	4
	OR
NUTR110	Sociocultural Implications of Nutrition	4

Two additional NUTR courses at the 200-level or above

NUTR 101 and NUTR 111 have labs.

Students declaring a minor in nutrition and must attain a minimum grade of C for each of the above courses to qualify for minoring in nutrition.

How to Apply

If you are interested in a Nutrition minor, fill out the Declaration of Minor form and schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to go over all of the steps.

If you have any questions, please free free to contact any of our Nutrition faculty members.

Nutrition Programs at Simmons University

See what it's like to be part of our Nutrition program.

Our Faculty

The faculty in the Nutrition Department are nationally known in their area of expertise. Each has years of practice experience in their areas of teaching. They have served in state government boards and national committees, and won national awards.

They are dedicated educators committed to the success of our students. Each student will have a faculty advisor in nutrition who will provide individualized guidance for coursework selection and career planning.