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2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog

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Food Science and Human Nutrition - Dietetics
Description of the Major
Dietetics applies the science of food and nutrition to the health and well-being of individuals and groups. You will learn to use knowledge of nutrient requirements, food sources and physiological systems to determine nutrient and dietary needs of individuals in various life-cycle stages and/or with nutrition-related diseases. You also will apply your knowledge of food science and management principles to food service operations.

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Before Graduating You Must
  • Satisfactorily complete embedded questions on exams in six required courses and the final examination in DIE 4245.
    • HUN 3403 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
    • HUN 4221 Nutrition and Metabolism
    • HUN 4445 Nutrition and Disease 1
    • HUN 4446 Nutrition and Disease 2
    • DIE 4125 and 4125L Foodservice Systems Management and Laboratory
    • DIE 4246 Medical Nutrition Therapy Applications 2
  • Pass AEE 3030C and AEE 3033C.
  • Satisfy the Florida statutory requirements for CLAST.
  • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)
  1. Use knowledge of nutrient functions, food sources and physiological systems to determine nutrient and dietary needs of individuals in various life-cycle stages and/or with nutrition-related diseases.
  2. Use knowledge of biochemical processes and nutrient functions to interpret effects of changes in nutrient availability on metabolic functions.
  3. Apply knowledge of food science and management principles to the functions of the food service system.
  4. Analyze data and interpret results relevant to the nutritional sciences and dietetics practice.
  5. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences.

Courses Content Critical Thinking Communication
SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5
AEE 3030C         X
AEE 3033C         X
BCH 3025 or 4024   X      
DIE 4125     X X  
DIE 4125L     X X  
DIE 4245C X     X  
DIE 4246C X     X  
FOS 4310L     X    
FOS 4311     X    
HUN 3403 X     X  
HUN 4221   X   X  
HUN 4445 X     X  
HUN 4446 X     X  

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