Health and Nutrition Sciences
Health and nutrition is about much more than eating your vegetables.
Health and nutrition is about much more than eating your vegetables.
You are intrigued by biological processes, the food we eat and how it affects us. A major in health and nutrition sciences takes you beyond the common knowledge of the benefits of eating spinach and apples and cutting down on high-fat and sugary snacks. Our program — part science, part liberal arts — emphasizes research and advancement of scientific knowledge relevant to health and nutrition, and we provide health promotion resources and programs for the professional community, Brooklyn College and the community-at-large. With the understanding that in the digital age, information about health and nutrition is being developed and disseminated faster than ever before, our programs offer a framework in which to appraise and assess facts and theories and apply them for the benefit of all people.
I want to improve health outcomes in minority communities. Brooklyn College is preparing me for a career that will help me do just that.
Shonette Campbell ’11
Learn More About Our Degrees and Certificates
- Health and Nutrition Sciences - B.A.
- Health and Nutrition Sciences - B.S.
- Health and Nutrition Sciences - Health and Nutrition Food - B.S.
Quick Facts
- Brooklyn College’s unique Food Labs is an ideal environment for hands-on learning in the program.
- Healthcare is one of the nation’s fastest-growing job sectors.
- The U.S. rate for obesity — resulting from a combination of poor nutrition and lack of exercise — is now more than 20 percent.
Possible Careers
- Physical therapist for a professional sports team
- Registered dietician in an elementary school
- Physician assistant in a major specialty hospital
