Master of Science in Nutrition - Environmental Nutrition

University of Memphis

Relevant research and theoretical foundations towards best practices guides the curriculum. Issues related to food sustainability traditional food practices food justice and complementary approaches to nutrition are examined. You will complete an applied project and internship grounded in the practical application of sustainable nutrition practices.As a generalist program environmental nutrition students have a variety of undergraduate degrees including dietetics nursing health promotion medicine education exercise science food science biology anthropology community health psychology and others.The program provides an advanced degree option for members of the workforce with food and nutrition responsibilities employed by schools industry health care government and non profit organizations.Program objectives are to 1 recognize the diverse nature of subject matter embodied in the nutrition disciplines 2 understand the research findings and theoretical constructs undergirding the nutrition disciplines 3 understand and embrace ethical standards of the respective disciplines.