X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Applied Human Nutrition (AHN)
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
The Applied Human Nutrition major recognizes both the biological and the social facets of human nutrition. It focuses on nutrition
from a preventive, maintenance and therapeutic perspective, all of which require a thorough understanding of the related biological
sciences and of selected aspects of the behavioral sciences. Students learn about nutrition and its application to the maintenance
of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. They also learn about individual and social behaviour, particularly
in family settings, and the implications of behavioral factors in the establishment of good nutrition status from conception
through to old age. Through the effective use of elective courses, the core requirements in the Major can be supplemented
to create a program of study which will prepare graduates for a variety of health and education careers in the government
or private sectors, or with the food industry. Others may proceed to graduate study in fields such as nutrition, public health
nutrition, medicine or education.
An Area of Emphasis in Dietetics is also offered for those interested in becoming Registered Dietitians. Successful completion
of the additional required and restricted elective courses, required to meet the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education
and Practice (ICDEP) as part of this professional education program, will allow students to compete for a limited number of
dietetic internship positions/practicum programs after graduation. Graduates who complete dietetic internships/practicum programs
are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination, a national registration examination and become Registered
Dietitians, a regulated health profession. The Area of Emphasis in this dietetic education program is accredited under the
Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) and prepares students for eligibility for registration with a provincial
dietetics regulatory body. Most graduates completing dietetic internships are employed in hospitals and other health care
agencies such as community health centres and long-term care facilities where the credential of Registered Dietitian is required
for practice. Some Registered Dietitians also find employment in a wide range of careers in health and education, and in the
private sector. Still others proceed to graduate study in fields such as nutrition, public health nutrition, medicine or education.
Program Requirements
Students in the Applied Human Nutrition Major must include the core of 13.50 required credits in the minimum of 20.00 credits.
Students in the Area of Emphasis in Dietetics take an additional 2.00 required credits plus 1.50 restricted electives for
17.00 required credits in the minimum 20.00 credits. Discussion with a departmental advisor regarding the various choices
possible from within the Major is strongly recommended. Students will normally register for courses according to the semesters
indicated below for Fall and Winter sequencing.
Students taking the Area of Emphasis in Dietetics are strongly encouraged to seek help from departmental advisors to ensure
they have selected all the required coursesto be eligible to apply for internships.
Minors
Students may take one minor in addition to the Applied Human Nutrition Major. See the University of Guelph Calendar, Section
X, Degree Programs, Specialization and Their Degrees for list of minors: https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c10/index.shtml
Counselling on Minors
The B.A.Sc. program counsellor assists students in the selection of minors, interpreting program and academic regulations.
Academic departments offer the minors and assign faculty advisors to assist students with academic planning (e.g., a faculty
advisor in the Psychology department handles queries about a minor in Psychology). Students should consult the appropriate
faculty advisor, along with the B.A.Sc. Program Counsellor, when declaring a minor or requiring advice on the completion of
specialization requirements. The list of faculty advisors is available on the Undergraduate Academic Information Centre website:
https://www.uoguelph.ca/uaic/facultyadvisors or contact the B.A.Sc. Program Counsellor for further information.
Double Counting of Courses
A maximum of 50 percent of the courses applied to a minor may be courses taken in fulfillment of the major where required
courses are the same.
Major
Semester 1
| CHEM*1040 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
| PSYC*1000 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Psychology |
| One of: |
|
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| 1.00 electives |
| Note: HTM*2700 is recommended for Semester 1 if capacity allows, but may also be taken in Semester 2 by choosing NUTR*1010 in Semester 1
|
Semester 2
| CHEM*1050 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
| NUTR*1020 |
[0.50] |
Professional Practice in Applied Nutrition |
| One of: |
|
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| One of: |
|
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| 0.50 electives |
| *See note in Semester 1
|
Semester 3
| BIOC*2580 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Biochemistry |
| HTM*2030 |
[0.50] |
Control Systems in the Hospitality Industry |
| NUTR*2050 |
[0.50] |
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle |
| STAT*2080 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Applied Statistics I |
| 0.50 electives |
| Note: HTM*2030 may be taken in Semester 4.
|
Semester 4
| BIOM*3200 |
[1.00] |
Biomedical Physiology |
| HROB*2090 |
[0.50] |
Individuals and Groups in Organizations |
| MICR*2420 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Microbiology |
| STAT*2090 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Applied Statistics II |
Semester 5
| FRHD*3070 |
[0.50] |
Research Methods: Family Studies |
| NUTR*3210 |
[0.50] |
Fundamentals of Nutrition |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives |
| Note: Students completing an Area of Emphasis in Dietetics must take HTM*3090. HTM*3090 is recommended in Semester 5 in place of elective or restricted elective if capacity allows, but it may also be taken in
Semester 6. If taken in Semester 6 take FRHD*3400 and HROB*2290 in Semester 5.
|
Semester 6
| FRHD*3400 |
[0.50] |
Communication and Counselling Skills |
| HROB*2290 |
[0.50] |
Human Resources Management |
| NUTR*3070 |
[0.50] |
Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions |
| NUTR*3090 |
[1.00] |
Clinical Nutrition I |
Semester 7
| NUTR*4010 |
[0.50] |
Nutritional Assessment |
| NUTR*4070 |
[0.50] |
Nutrition Education |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives |
| Note: Students completing an Area of Emphasis in Dietetics must take NUTR*4040.
|
Semester 8
| NUTR*4900 |
[0.50] |
Selected Topics in Human Nutrition |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives |
| Note: With approval from the instructor, students may substitute NUTR*4810 and NUTR*4910 for NUTR*4900.
|
Area of Emphasis in Dietetics
The area of emphasis requires the successful completion of 3.00 credits: 1.50 required credits and 1.50 credits selected from
the list of restricted electives. At minimum, one of the courses from the restricted electives must be taken at the 3000-level.
Note: Some restricted electives require prerequisite courses which are not included in the major. Students should consult
the most recent calendar descriptions, planning carefully and seeking advice from the program counselling office.
| Required Courses (1.50 credits) |
| HTM*3090 |
[1.00] |
Restaurant Operations Management |
| NUTR*4040 |
[0.50] |
Clinical Nutrition II |
Restricted Electives
Students must take 1.50 restricted electives, including one 3000 level course, from the following list:
| FOOD*2010 |
[0.50] |
Principles of Food Science |
| FOOD*3430 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Food Analysis |
| FOOD*3700 |
[0.50] |
Sensory Evaluation of Foods |
| HTM*2740 |
[0.50] |
Cultural Aspects of Food |
| HTM*3780 |
[0.50] |
Managing Food in Canada |
| NUTR*3110 |
[0.50] |
Food Security |
| NUTR*3150 |
[0.50] |
Aging and Nutrition |
| One of |
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| One of |
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| One of |
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