Nutrition and Food Science
Promote a balanced lifestyle and improve people's diets, live better lives, stay healthier, and reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Nutrition and Food Science, B.S.
The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at MTSU offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science. The Nutrition and Food Science major provides preparation for careers in community nutrition services; county, state, and federal health departments; food systems management; food processing; food marketing; and quality control.
Available Concentrations
- Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Concentration, B.S.
- Nutrition and Food Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Community Education Concentration, B.S.
- Nutrition and Food Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Secondary Education Concentration, B.S.
- Nutrition and Food Science, Food Industry Concentration, B.S.
- Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Wellness Concentration, B.S.
News Briefs
MTSU dietitian offers healthy snack options for kids playing sports on WKRN ‘MTSU on 2’ segment [+VIDEO]
A 2010 alumna of the Nutrition and Food Science program in the university's College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, the state-licensed and registered dietitian stopped by the WKRN-TV News 2 studios for their "MTSU on 2" segment.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU dietitian offers healthy snack options for kids playing sports on WKRN ‘MTSU on 2’ segment [+VIDEO]
A 2010 alumna of the Nutrition and Food Science program in the university's College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, the state-licensed and registered dietitian stopped by the WKRN-TV News 2 studios for their "MTSU on 2" segment.[ Read More ]
Nutrition and Food Science, B.S.
The major in Nutrition and Food Science offers preparation for careers in community nutrition services; county, state, and federal health departments; food processing; food marketing; and quality control. Examples include:
- Catering manager
- Extension Agent
- Food researcher
- Food-service manager (schools, hospitals, residential care facilities, prisons, etc.)
- Production manager
- Public nutrition educator
- Purchasing manager
- Quality assurance specialist
- Restaurant manager and/or owner
- Sales representative
- School nutrition director
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Adams Place
- County Health Departments (many counties)
- Cracker Barrel
- Healthways
- Middle Tennessee Medical Center
- Morrison Management Specialists
- Nashville Metro Public Health Department and Schools
- National HealthCare Corporation
- Noom
- Sodexo
- Spectra Laboratories
- Stewart County (Tenn.) Schools
- UT Extension Agent (many counties)
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
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