The Department
of Nutrition and Foodservice Systems works to develop and implement
instructional, research and service programs to meet the health and nutritional
needs of persons and families.
Areas of Focus
Nutrition and Foodservice Systems has three areas of focus:
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to teach and conduct research in the areas of nutrition science, food habits,
and nutritional practices as they relate to health promotion and disease
prevention
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to develop and educate dietitians for schools, health services, and community
settings
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to provide instruction in restaurant and institution management to meet the
increasing demand for professionals in the hospitality industry
Degree programs for bachelors, masters and doctoral students are available
within the department.
Undergraduate students choose
from three areas of study:
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Dietetics
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Nutrition Science
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Restaurant and Institution Management
Graduate programs lead to the
Master of Science (MS), Master of Education (MEd), and Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D) degrees. The Master's and Ph.D. degrees are offered with
specialization in applied or basic nutrition science.
What can be done with a degree
from this department?
Nutrition Science Students are prepared for entry
into schools of medicine and dentistry; research and development in the
biomedical, and pharmaceutical industries.
Restaurant and Institutional Management Students often pursue careers
in food service management, marketing and sales, and food inspectors.
Dietetics Majors often work as agricultural extension agents;
dietitians in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and public health programs;
nutrition education specialists; sports nutrition; consultants and entrepreneurs.
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Accreditation
The Dietetics program is accredited by the American Dietetics Association
(ADA).
Where is the department located on campus?
The Department of Food, Nutrition and Food Service management
is located in Stone Building at the heart of the UNCG campus, directly across
from the University library.
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Department facilities
Recently renovated, the Stone Building's classrooms and laboratories are
state of the art. The research laboratories cated ocatedcontain modern equipment
for the study of cellular and molecular nutrition, nutritional and
clinical biochemistry, human performance, and the analysis of food. Students
find micro and mainframe computers readily available for project work located
in computer labs all across campus. In addition, the campus network provides
access to databases worldwide.
Class size
Classes in the department tend to be small, allowing flexibility and
personal attention by faculty who are committed to both teaching and
research. Department faculty regularly publish research in the leading journals
of nutrition and related disciplines.
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