Food & Nutrition for Pre-Health Professions Concentration

This program equips pre-health students with essential knowledge and skills to address the growing impact of diet on health outcomes. It prepares future professionals to understand how nutrition influences chronic diseases, develop skills in patient counseling, and integrate evidence-based dietary guidance into clinical practice. With increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to obesity and other health challenges, a solid foundation in nutrition enhances the ability to offer impactful, preventative care, a critical skill in modern healthcare professions.

Key Program Concepts

Students are provided an opportunity to:

• Develop—professional presentation and networking skills.
• Investigate—various nutrition-related careers.
• Learn—the purpose of and participate in a community needs assessment.
• Participate—actively engage in local site-based community nutrition education programs.

Course Requirements

Nutrition Industry Organizations and Resources

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• American Council on Science and Health
• Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
• Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (OAND)
• Ohio Dairy Council
• Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
• Nutrition.gov
• National WIC Association
• USDA Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion
• USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture