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Marketable Skills Report

Applied Arts

Family & Consumer Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.F.C.S.) Major in Nutrition and Foods

Marketable Skills:

  • Think critically
  • Analyze and solve problems
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to assess the nutritional health of individuals, collect and review dietary history vs recommended dietary intakes, and provide counseling and education using written and oral methods to facilitate behavior change and enhance wellness
  • Compile, critically evaluate, and write about scientific literature pertaining to nutrition topics ranging from community nutrition to the molecular effects of macro- and micro-nutrients
  • Critical thinking demonstrated by: (1) accurate interpretation and application of the scientific literature to dietary practices, (2) application of the Nutrition Care Process, and (3) identification of reputable sources of nutrition information
  • Mastery of metabolism and appropriate nutrition practices as they relate to all stages of the lifespan, including recommended feeding practices, nutritional requirement differences, and knowledge of changes in human physiology affecting these practices
  • Obtain entry level skills necessary to work with WIC, SNAP, as a Food Sanitarian, in hospital or school food and nutrition services, and apply for graduate programs in Human Nutrition and Dietetic Internships
  • Plan culturally relevant menus which integrate healthful food choices and address the needs of individuals and populations.
  • Understand and articulate ethical and legal issues related to governmental policies concerning food and food systems

Applied Arts

Family & Consumer Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.F.C.S.) Major in Nutrition and Foods

Marketable Skills:
  • Think critically
  • Analyze and solve problems
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to assess the nutritional health of individuals, collect and review dietary history vs recommended dietary intakes, and provide counseling and education using written and oral methods to facilitate behavior change and enhance wellness
  • Compile, critically evaluate, and write about scientific literature pertaining to nutrition topics ranging from community nutrition to the molecular effects of macro- and micro-nutrients
  • Critical thinking demonstrated by: (1) accurate interpretation and application of the scientific literature to dietary practices, (2) application of the Nutrition Care Process, and (3) identification of reputable sources of nutrition information
  • Mastery of metabolism and appropriate nutrition practices as they relate to all stages of the lifespan, including recommended feeding practices, nutritional requirement differences, and knowledge of changes in human physiology affecting these practices
  • Obtain entry level skills necessary to work with WIC, SNAP, as a Food Sanitarian, in hospital or school food and nutrition services, and apply for graduate programs in Human Nutrition and Dietetic Internships
  • Plan culturally relevant menus which integrate healthful food choices and address the needs of individuals and populations.
  • Understand and articulate ethical and legal issues related to governmental policies concerning food and food systems
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