Applied Perspectives in Nutrition and Food Science

Mini Master of Nutrition and Food Science

Overview

Welcome to the Mini Master of Nutrition and Food Science Program at AIES. This focused learning experience explores key concepts in human nutrition, food safety, food chemistry, and dietary planning. Through five curated courses, learners examine the relationships between food, nutrition, and health from both scientific and practical perspectives. The program encourages critical thinking about how nutrition impacts well-being across different populations and life stages.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Mini Master of Nutrition and Food Science Program, students will be able to:

  • Explore Nutritional Science: Understand how macronutrients and micronutrients contribute to human health and wellness.
  • Examine Food Composition and Safety: Learn to assess nutritional value and explore best practices for food safety and risk reduction.
  • Understand Principles of Dietary Planning: Study approaches to developing balanced meal plans across various age groups and health needs.
  • Apply Food Science Concepts: Gain insight into the principles of food processing, preservation, and nutritional labeling.
  • Consider Public Health Nutrition Strategies: Discuss how nutrition education and policy influence dietary behaviors and health outcomes.

This program supports learners in developing applied knowledge in nutrition and food science with relevance to health-conscious settings, community initiatives, and informed food-related decision-making.

Program Structure

The program is structured to be completed in one level, featuring five carefully curated courses that explore core topics and applied perspectives in key areas of public health.

Mini Master of Nutrition and Food Science

Application of Skills

Students who complete the Mini Master of Nutrition and Food Science program engage with topics such as food safety, human nutrition, and dietary planning. The concepts explored may be applicable in a range of settings that support nutrition education, food quality awareness, and health-focused initiatives.

Examples of settings where this knowledge may be applied include:

  • Community health and wellness programs
  • Food safety and quality assurance projects
  • Nutrition-focused educational workshops or campaigns
  • Food product research and formulation teams
  • Public health initiatives promoting healthy eating

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