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NOOR
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Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
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what are the courses that would be beneficial for my major (nutrition and dietetics)?
I am a first year student, i want to spend my free time doing something that can help me improve myself
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Natalie Mendez
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Santa Barbara, California
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Natalie’s Answer
That’s awesome that you want to make the most of your free time! Here are some great ways to grow in nutrition and dietetics:
Courses to Strengthen Your Knowledge
Biochemistry & Physiology – Understand how nutrients work in the body.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Essential for clinical dietetics.
Food Science & Safety – Learn about food composition and handling.
Lifespan Nutrition – Covers nutrition needs from infancy to aging.
Skill-Building & Experience
Volunteering – Help at food banks, community nutrition programs, or hospitals. This gives you hands-on experience and looks great on your resume!
Talk to an Advisor – They can guide you on the best courses, internships, and career paths.
Join Student Nutrition Organizations – Connect with peers and professionals for learning and networking.
Other Helpful Areas
Public Speaking & Counseling – Great for patient education.
Psychology & Behavior Change – Helps with mindful eating approaches.
Cooking & Culinary Nutrition – Develop practical skills for meal planning.
Business & Entrepreneurship – If you're interested in private practice.
If you have a specific area of interest (sports, research, community work), let me know! I’d love to help. 😊
Courses to Strengthen Your Knowledge
Biochemistry & Physiology – Understand how nutrients work in the body.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Essential for clinical dietetics.
Food Science & Safety – Learn about food composition and handling.
Lifespan Nutrition – Covers nutrition needs from infancy to aging.
Skill-Building & Experience
Volunteering – Help at food banks, community nutrition programs, or hospitals. This gives you hands-on experience and looks great on your resume!
Talk to an Advisor – They can guide you on the best courses, internships, and career paths.
Join Student Nutrition Organizations – Connect with peers and professionals for learning and networking.
Other Helpful Areas
Public Speaking & Counseling – Great for patient education.
Psychology & Behavior Change – Helps with mindful eating approaches.
Cooking & Culinary Nutrition – Develop practical skills for meal planning.
Business & Entrepreneurship – If you're interested in private practice.
If you have a specific area of interest (sports, research, community work), let me know! I’d love to help. 😊
Ololade Badmus
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Ololade’s Answer
You can start taking courses on public health get to know world health statistics…..
Brooke Van Winkle
Student Teaching and Consults
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Kinston, North Carolina
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Brooke’s Answer
Hi! As someone who came into my degree with two transfer degrees, I already had all my electives I needed and when the time came to focus on my core classes, I didn’t have a choice but to take the ones required for my degree.
My first recommendation would be to take classes that will further your understanding of other cultures as you’ll be working with both people and food that you don’t understand and are not familiar with! Ex: Anthropology, world religion, cultural understanding, geography, world history, etc. Consider becoming bilingual in a language of your choice as it gives you an advantage on your resume for job applications!
My second recommendation would be to take classes for yourself now. Find something you love and take a class just for what you want now rather than for the future. You’ll need to have something fun and interesting other than what you’re required to have for your degree.
Overall, I recommend speaking with your advisor to best answer this question with the options your college offers!
My first recommendation would be to take classes that will further your understanding of other cultures as you’ll be working with both people and food that you don’t understand and are not familiar with! Ex: Anthropology, world religion, cultural understanding, geography, world history, etc. Consider becoming bilingual in a language of your choice as it gives you an advantage on your resume for job applications!
My second recommendation would be to take classes for yourself now. Find something you love and take a class just for what you want now rather than for the future. You’ll need to have something fun and interesting other than what you’re required to have for your degree.
Overall, I recommend speaking with your advisor to best answer this question with the options your college offers!
Dr H
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Dr’s Answer
Hey Noor,
That's awesome that you're thinking ahead and wanting to improve yourself! As a first-year nutrition and dietetics student, here are a few fun yet helpful courses to consider because I think it would be really helpfulm
1. Food Science and Technology – Because knowing what happens when food and science meet is like the ultimate recipe for success. Who knew chemistry could be so tasty?
2. Public Health Nutrition – Learn how to make people healthier, one burger at a time (but, you know, healthier burgers). Plus, it's a great way to feel like a superhero for the community!
3. Sports Nutrition – Get to know what fuels athletes, and hey, you might even become the go-to person for pre-game snacks. It's like becoming the food coach!
4. Culinary Skills – If you can cook, you can inspire! Who wouldn't want to wow people with a healthy meal that tastes like magic? A cooking class never hurt anyone.
5. Food Policy and Advocacy – So you can become the voice of healthy eating in the halls of power. Who knew food could get so political?
Here is a few tips to consider ahead as well.
Mastering the Art of Time Management (Avoiding the "Oops, I Have 4 Assignments Due Tomorrow" Moment).
It’s not just about writing things in a planner, it’s about pretending to be an organized adult (even though you know you’re secretly watching Netflix while your notes pile up). Start using tools like Google Calendar or Trello to keep track of things like a pro. Your future self will thank you when you’re not pulling an all-nighter before that big exam.
Become the 'Foodie Whisperer'
Learn Basic Cooking Skills, Because if you can whip up a healthy dish in 30 minutes, you'll be able to impress friends, family, and maybe even that cute person from your class. Bonus points if you can make kale taste good. Trust me, it’s a superpower. Google a couple of healthy recipe blogs or download apps like Yummly. Your kitchen skills are about to go from "Help, what is quinoa?" to "I just made quinoa my personal chef."
Get Cozy with Research (Become the Sherlock Holmes of Food Studies-You need it).
Your major isn’t just about eating healthy (though that’s a huge part). You’ll want to know why that avocado toast is actually a nutritional wonder. Start exploring research papers on nutrition, dietetics, and health. You might not get a Nobel Prize this year, but you’ll feel super smart dropping “research says” in casual conversations.
Develop a Passion for Food Label Decoding ( Be a Food Detective).
You know those mysterious ingredients that sound like they belong in a chemistry lab? Well, get comfy with them. Start reading food labels like you’re trying to solve a mystery. You’ll eventually have the power to know whether that protein bar is a healthy snack or just a sugar stick in disguise. Spoiler alert: It's often a sugar stick.
Practice Speaking in Public, like Turn Into a Nutrition Guru.
You might be called upon to educate people about nutrition at some point, so practice being the go-to person to explain things like “why kale is trending” or “how to make a balanced meal” in simple terms. Stand in front of your mirror (or even your dog) and say, "Did you know there are 9 essential amino acids?" They’ll be so impressed, they'll want your autograph. Just kidding—mostly.
Stay Up-to-Date on Trends
Become the Trendsetter of Healthy Living,
Everyone’s always talking about the next big food trend. One week it’s kombucha, next it’s bone broth. Keep up with what’s hot so you can be the person to say, “I was into that before it was cool,” which instantly makes you an expert in your field. A little Google research on new health trends will keep you ahead of the curve.
And the most important skill of all? Well this is the one you should know and the only I guess.
Finding Humor in the chaos, so, Don’t Stress the Small Stuff.
If you can laugh at your own struggles (because let’s be real, you will have some), you’ll always have the energy to keep pushing through. First year is like a mixtape of excitement, confusion, and endless caffeine. Embrace it! If you can laugh through it, you’re already a nutrition pro in the making.
So, go ahead and laugh, cook, study, and become the nutrition wizard you were born to be. You’ve got this! Best Of Luck Noor.
That's awesome that you're thinking ahead and wanting to improve yourself! As a first-year nutrition and dietetics student, here are a few fun yet helpful courses to consider because I think it would be really helpfulm
1. Food Science and Technology – Because knowing what happens when food and science meet is like the ultimate recipe for success. Who knew chemistry could be so tasty?
2. Public Health Nutrition – Learn how to make people healthier, one burger at a time (but, you know, healthier burgers). Plus, it's a great way to feel like a superhero for the community!
3. Sports Nutrition – Get to know what fuels athletes, and hey, you might even become the go-to person for pre-game snacks. It's like becoming the food coach!
4. Culinary Skills – If you can cook, you can inspire! Who wouldn't want to wow people with a healthy meal that tastes like magic? A cooking class never hurt anyone.
5. Food Policy and Advocacy – So you can become the voice of healthy eating in the halls of power. Who knew food could get so political?
Here is a few tips to consider ahead as well.
Mastering the Art of Time Management (Avoiding the "Oops, I Have 4 Assignments Due Tomorrow" Moment).
It’s not just about writing things in a planner, it’s about pretending to be an organized adult (even though you know you’re secretly watching Netflix while your notes pile up). Start using tools like Google Calendar or Trello to keep track of things like a pro. Your future self will thank you when you’re not pulling an all-nighter before that big exam.
Become the 'Foodie Whisperer'
Learn Basic Cooking Skills, Because if you can whip up a healthy dish in 30 minutes, you'll be able to impress friends, family, and maybe even that cute person from your class. Bonus points if you can make kale taste good. Trust me, it’s a superpower. Google a couple of healthy recipe blogs or download apps like Yummly. Your kitchen skills are about to go from "Help, what is quinoa?" to "I just made quinoa my personal chef."
Get Cozy with Research (Become the Sherlock Holmes of Food Studies-You need it).
Your major isn’t just about eating healthy (though that’s a huge part). You’ll want to know why that avocado toast is actually a nutritional wonder. Start exploring research papers on nutrition, dietetics, and health. You might not get a Nobel Prize this year, but you’ll feel super smart dropping “research says” in casual conversations.
Develop a Passion for Food Label Decoding ( Be a Food Detective).
You know those mysterious ingredients that sound like they belong in a chemistry lab? Well, get comfy with them. Start reading food labels like you’re trying to solve a mystery. You’ll eventually have the power to know whether that protein bar is a healthy snack or just a sugar stick in disguise. Spoiler alert: It's often a sugar stick.
Practice Speaking in Public, like Turn Into a Nutrition Guru.
You might be called upon to educate people about nutrition at some point, so practice being the go-to person to explain things like “why kale is trending” or “how to make a balanced meal” in simple terms. Stand in front of your mirror (or even your dog) and say, "Did you know there are 9 essential amino acids?" They’ll be so impressed, they'll want your autograph. Just kidding—mostly.
Stay Up-to-Date on Trends
Become the Trendsetter of Healthy Living,
Everyone’s always talking about the next big food trend. One week it’s kombucha, next it’s bone broth. Keep up with what’s hot so you can be the person to say, “I was into that before it was cool,” which instantly makes you an expert in your field. A little Google research on new health trends will keep you ahead of the curve.
And the most important skill of all? Well this is the one you should know and the only I guess.
Finding Humor in the chaos, so, Don’t Stress the Small Stuff.
If you can laugh at your own struggles (because let’s be real, you will have some), you’ll always have the energy to keep pushing through. First year is like a mixtape of excitement, confusion, and endless caffeine. Embrace it! If you can laugh through it, you’re already a nutrition pro in the making.
So, go ahead and laugh, cook, study, and become the nutrition wizard you were born to be. You’ve got this! Best Of Luck Noor.