UConn Pre-College Summer: Human Nutrition & Health Recently Updated

Human Nutrition in the Pre-College Summer Program will give you an edge on health and a preview of nutrition that can impact a nation. Taking this course will give you an advantage about how what we eat or drink impacts the functioning of the human body and a person’s health. If you have ever considered the importance of health and how to enhance human well-being, a foundation in nutrition is essential.

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UConn's Pre-College Summer Human Nutrition and Health course provides high school students the opportunity to explore the science behind modern nutrition at a nationally ranked public university campus.

This course will introduce you to the field of nutritional science and health. Students will have interactive in-class lectures with videos. In addition, students will use critical thinking skills to complete case studies and hands-on activities individually and in small groups to further their understanding about dietary behaviors, nutrients in foods, and the human body, and linking nutrient intake to overall health. In addition, students will learn about educational pathways and experiences leading to careers in healthcare, nutrition, research, and the food industry.