Studying Human Nutrition at Weber State

Weber State human nutrition majors learn all aspects of nutrition, from diet design to current issues, and prepare for graduate studies in a wide range of careers.

Human Nutrition Highlights

Weber State’s human nutrition program prepares you for graduate studies or a career as a non-registered dietitian nutritionist. 

The Sports Dietetics graduate will have demonstrated competence and knowledge in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, diet analysis and design, nutrition assessment, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, lifespan nutrition, education and counseling methods in dietetics, dietetics management, food science and service, research, and related exercise science topics with cultural community application and sensitivity for individuals and athletes. Information is provided for typical graduate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) program pre-requisites. 

Integrative Nutrition includes nutrition as it intersects with other related fields to support health and wellbeing of individuals and groups. 

Beyond the Classroom

You can gain farm-to-fork experience and promote sustainable food practices by working in a nutrition food laboratory, garden and greenhouse.

What You’ll LEARN at Weber

Weber State human nutrition majors study nutrition for food values, diet design, health, cultural sensitivity, lifespan, fitness and current issues. Studies will also be tailored to your area of concentration:

  • Integrative Nutrition
  • Sports Dietetics

What You CAN DO After Weber

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of graduate and doctoral programs, or for employment in an integrative nutrition field, including careers in:

  • Research laboratories
  • Sports teams and health clubs
  • Food distributors and grocers
  • Nutritional websites and publications
  • Anti-poverty organizations

If you have questions, contact a WSU Career Advisor.

Faculty Perspective

Our nutrition courses have well-organized objectives and goals developed to provide students with practical and useful knowledge for day-to-day use and for professional development.

David Aguilar-Alvarez