Undergraduate Public Health Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
- Katharine Grunewald, Undergraduate Public Health Nutrition Advisor
- (785) 532-5508
Graduates in public health nutrition develop community programs to promote nutrition and good health; appear on television to educate people about the relationship between diet and health; conduct research on the psychological, cultural, social, economic and environmental issues related to nutrition and health; or work with special groups who are at risk for nutrition-related or health problems, such as pregnant women, infants and the elderly. Opportunities are available with the Peace Corps as well as with various agencies involved in international development.
The curriculum includes emphasis on health promotion as well as human nutrition, and allows opportunities for pursuing a secondary major such as gerontology or women's studies. Students also gain firsthand experience with public health issues through completion of a practicum.