Nutrition minors gain a holistic understanding of concepts related to health and performances as they relate to nutrition.
This minor helps you understand the basics of nutritional health from assessment to psychology. A nutrition minor can support a variety of major programs such as Exercise & Sports Science, Health Science, and more.
These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
The Nutrition Minor is offered by the Department of Natural Sciences.
Because nutrition plays a critical role in human health, the Nutrition Minor is useful for anyone interested in living a healthy life. The minor is especially valuable for Exercise & Sports Science, Health Science, and Health Psychology majors.
The minor can be earned by completing a total of 20 credits of selected courses offered through multiple departments.
Code | Course | Credits |
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BIO 1030 |
Introduction to NutritionOR AHS 1620 - Nutrition for Optimal Health and Wellness 3 cr An introduction to the science of nutrition and the scientific bases for the evaluation of diets. The role of nutrition in health, disease, and aging is emphasized. This course fulfills a Natural Science general education requirement. Every semester |
3 |
BIO 3410 |
Nutrition AssessmentThe goal of this course is to introduce students to dietary, biochemical, and anthropometric methods for assessing nutritional status of individuals and groups. The purpose and basic concepts of nutritional assessment will be covered, with applications of these concepts in the nutritional care of clients in clinical, community, and research settings. Prerequisite: BIO 1030 Spring, odd years |
3 |
PED 4020 |
Applied Nutrition and Weight ControlPrinciples of human nutrition, the metabolism of nutrients during rest and exercise modes; the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and vitamins during rest and exercise; the role of exercise in the energy balance system for weight control; a study of various fad diets for weight control; and the concepts of overweight and obesity will be studied. An individualized project will be included. Prerequisite: BIO 2012 or consent of instructor. Spring |
3 |
PSY 3130 |
Health PsychologyExamination of the biopsychosocial model of health and disease. Topics will include: overviews of behavioral interventions and biofeedback, stress and stress management, pain and pain management, cancer, asthma, weight control and obesity, eating disorders and adherence to medical regimens. Prerequisite: Any psychology course or instructor permission Periodically |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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AHS 4260 |
Nutrient Metabolism and Athletic PerformanceThe course focuses on the mechanisms of energy production and expenditure involved in cellular metabolism with a special emphasis on carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. Relationships between optimal nutrition and sports and exercise, thermoregulation and fluid balance, and ergogenic aids on physical performance will be covered. Prerequisite: AHS 3150 and CHE 1041 or CHE 1051 Spring |
3 |
ANT 3210 |
Anthropology of FoodThe relationship between food, culture, and society, and its role in historical and contemporary cultures is now recognized as a serious field of research and scholarship, especially in anthropology and related fields. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, including culinary history, archeology, economics, diet and nutritional studies, as well as cooking demonstrations, guest cooks, and dining, the course will examine the function and meaning of food and cuisine as a way to understand cultural invention and identity, social organization, conflict, and social change. This course fulfills a Humanistic Perspective general education requirement. Fee Lab Fee $50 Periodically |
3 |
BIO 2010 |
Cell and Molecular BiologyThis course provides science majors with the fundamentals of cell and molecular biology. Students study the basics of molecular biology, the flow of genetic information through the cell, its structure, function, metabolism, and regulation. The lab portion of the course will focus on mastery of standard cell and molecular biology techniques while exploring course concepts. This course is intended for science majors and minors only and will not satisfy the Scientific and Mathematical Understanding frame of reference. Lecture and Lab Prerequisite: BIO 1121, BIO 1122 and CHE 1041 or CHE 1051 Fee Lab fee $50 Spring |
4 |
CHE 2111 |
Organic Chemistry IAn introduction to the chemistry of organic compounds. Emphasis is on organic functional groups and their chemical properties, nomenclature and molecular structure. The laboratory introduces students to basic organic laboratory techniques of synthesis, purification and characterization. Lecture (3 hrs.) and lab (4 hrs). Students are strongly recommended to take Organic Problem Solving I (CHE 2113) together with this course. Prerequisite: CHE 1042 or CHE 1052 with a grade of C or better. Fee Lab fee $50. Fall |
4 |
CHE 3011 |
Biochemistry IThis course provides an introduction to the major classes of biological molecules and their structure, function and metabolism in living systems. Students examine the structure of proteins, their function and their binding to other molecules. Enzymes and their kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. This course provides the linkage between the inanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology. Lecture Prerequisite: CHE 2111 with a grade of "C" or better. CHE 2112 is strongly recommended. Fall |
4 |
HED 2010 |
Current Health IssuesExploration of the aspects of life that have a great impact on your health, in order to develop the decision making skills needed to make intelligent, informed health care choices throughout life. Examines the concept of health and the role and responsibility of individuals for their health. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion and their relationship to the quality of life. Every semester |
3 |
PED 1015 |
Introduction to Health and Physical Activity PromotionThis course is an introduction to health and physical activity promotion in society, communities and schools. Discussion of health and physical activity promotion history, philosophy and ethics, career opportunities, recreation, and athletics are included. Fall and Spring |
3 |
PED 2370 |
Community HealthA study of current community and world health issues to include an overview of epidemiology, communicable disease, environmental health, health services and consumerism. Spring |
3 |