Bachelor of Science
Culinary Nutrition
Make Healthy Food Your Career
Do you want to become a chef with the foundational knowledge to make nutritious food taste great? Position yourself on the leading edge of 21st-century food, health and social responsibility through 缅北强奸Charlotte’s Culinary Nutrition bachelor of science degree program.
Gain the skills and expertise to meet the growing demand for healthy cuisine in restaurants, healthcare, athletics and other settings.
The program begins with a focus on the craft of culinary arts or baking and pastry, then introduces nutrition theories and culinary science. As you advance, you will learn about applied nutrition, lifespan nutrition and other specialized topics in a curriculum focused on improving the way people eat. You will then apply your knowledge in a advanced professional internship or study abroad experience.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to create, modify, manage and prepare specialized cuisines in any arena where food and nutrition blend into a healthy lifestyle.
Admissions is contingent upon meeting the for this program. Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. Learn more via the Catalog’s .
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Charlotte Culinary Nutrition major Mali Towe '25 recently won the RATIONAL/缅北强奸Student Innovation Challenge, earning her a trip to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Here are her takeaways:
Build Your Skills
Coursework is stuctured to help you build your knowledge of nutrition theory as applied across the lifespan, while exploring traditional, alternative and specialized diets. Throughout the program, you will have multiple opportunities to expand and apply your skills, including:
- Developing nutrition education programming for diverse communities and individuals across the lifespan, from infancy to older adulthood.
- Creating recipes and menus focused on the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
- Assessing dietary adequacy and nutrient composition of recipes and menus to meet health-oriented goals and federal dietary guidelines.
- Learning culinary and baking techniques that focus on health and nutrient dense foods, while maintaining the taste and creativity of the food.
- Evaluating and developing individualized dietary food patterns and menus for specific needs, including athletic performance, chronic disease prevention and vegan/vegetarian diets.
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Sample Courses
- Advanced Food Safety, HACCP & Special Processes
- Applied Culinary Nutrition
- Athletic Performance Cuisine
- Therapeutic Cuisine
- Community Nutrition
- Food Science
- Lifespan Nutrition
- CFIT Advanced Internship
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits. View the full 缅北强奸Catalog course listing:
Career Possibilities
- Athletic Performance Chef
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
- Corporate Chef
- HACCP-Certified Manager
- Personal Chef
- R&D Chef
- School Lunch Program Chef/Manager
- Worksite Wellness Manager
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Featured Nutrition Faculty
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor Komar鈥檚 teaching interests include the inclusion of basic culinary techniques and the intersection and utilization of these skills within nutrition.
Associate Professor
As a science-driven chef, Associate Professor Soto-Sellers is very passionate about science and experimentation in the kitchen.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor Van Horn鈥檚 teaching interests include medical nutrition therapy, lifespan nutrition, nutrition research and nutrition education.
