Statistics show the powerful effect that diet has on our lives. It is estimated that 50 per cent of cancers are related to diet. Our choice of food can also dramatically influence our chance of heart disease. In total, nutrition is an important factor in 7 out of 10 deaths in this country. Our major embraces both the biological and social aspects of human nutrition.
Students examine nutrition from a preventive, maintenance and therapeutic perspective.
Students may choose to focus on clinical or community nutrition, or on general dietetics. In any case, students will be learning from recognized experts in their fields. The Applied Human Nutrition major is accredited by the Canadian Dietetic Association and will prepare students to compete for a dietetic internship. Lectures lay out the theoretical groundwork. Labs allow students to apply their knowledge and scientifically test these theories.