Culinary Nutrition - B.S.

Johnson and Wales University

The Culinary Nutrition bachelor's degree program builds on Johnson & Wales’ history of and reputation for high-quality culinary education, and adds both didactic and applied nutrition coursework. The program begins with a focus on the craft of culinary arts or baking and pastry and continues to develop students’ culinary skills while introducing the theory of nutrition and culinary science. The program prepares students for careers in restaurants, healthcare and school food service management, athlete dining in collegiate and professional settings, and any field where strong culinary skills and the ability to critically think with nutrition are valued.Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to: Apply current standard dietary guidelines to menu planning and development, Employ evidence-based science and best-practice principles in the creation, modification, management and preparation of specialized diets, Ensure food safety and quality standards by managing the flow of food through a food service operation, Implement budgetary controls within the food service operation and Create appropriate wellness-education programs for a community, work-site or public health environment.Throughout the Culinary Nutrition program, students learn nutrition theory as applied across the life span, while exploring traditional, alternative and specialized diets. Students develop, analyze and execute nutritionally sound food that not only tastes good but adheres to current dietary guidelines. Both Registered Dietitians and credentialed chefs share their professional expertise in culinary nutrition classes throughout the program.In addition, culinary skills and nutrition theory are complemented by coursework in both financial and personnel management and sound general studies education. The Culinary Nutrition program culminates with a required advanced internship specific to culinary nutrition where students participate in an industry experience that allows the student to apply academic theory within their chosen specialty.

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