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Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Nutrition Minor


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Minor code OR6480

College of Health Sciences and Professions 
Food and Nutrition Sciences   
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.566.0470
Fax: 740.593.0289
www.ohio.edu/chsp/food-nutrition/undergraduate/applied-nutrition-minor

FNSundergrad@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The minor in nutrition is designed for students interested in strengthening their knowledge of nutrition principles and applications. After completing the minor, students will possess basic nutrition knowledge to help others identify reliable sources of nutrition information.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

After completing the minor, students will possess basic nutrition knowledge to help others identify reliable sources of nutrition information. This minor will complement those pursuing careers in health sciences and professions, medicine, environmental studies, hospitality management, health communication, journalism, and many other fields of study.

Requirements

Minor Requirements


The nutrition minor requires a minimum of 17 credit hours.  Students must complete at least 12 hours in nutrition; NUTR 1000 and 3000 are required.  In addition, students must complete at least 5 hours in supporting sciences courses.

Nutrition Course Requirements, Part I


Complete the following courses:

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