Culinary Nutrition and Food Studies, Minor - COLSA, UNH

What is culinary nutrition and food studies?

As a student in the culinary nutrition and food studies minor, you’ll be able to combine your interest in nutritional sciences, food production and policies with hands-on experience in the culinary arts. You’ll learn the scientific principles of human nutrition to promote health and well-being, as well as food science, culture, management and systems. Plus, you’ll develop culinary arts skills in a lab setting. Combine the minor with a major in sustainable agriculture, ecogastronomy, hospitality management, nutrition or any health-related degree to prepare for future careers in allied health or health promotion, business or the hospitality industry.

Why study culinary nutrition and food studies at UNH?

You’ll receive a broad introduction to the relationship between food, nutrition and health in this minor. This foundation will ready you for employment in a variety of settings, including schools, fitness centers, nonprofit organizations and community agencies. You’ll gain hands-on experience through demonstration, practice and evaluation in our lab kitchens. Students may choose to earn credits towards the minor through the UNH-in-Italy program. In this study abroad program you can experience the medieval city of Ascoli Piceno while studying diet, nutrition and food culture in another part of the world.

Potential career areas

• Education
• Food service
• Nutrition and food writing
• Research
• Wellness consultation