Nyu nutrition phd program

Bachelor of Science. Nutrition and Dietetics: Credit Clinical Nutrition. Doctor of Philosophy. Request Info. Full-time or Part-time. Start Date. The doctoral degree process is determined in consultation with an advisor. Upon entering the program, you will be assigned an initial advisor who will help you select courses and get started in the degree process. You should meet with your advisor at least once each semester to determine courses, discuss doctoral degree requirements, and assess progress towards your degree.

Your advisor will help you plan the timing for your comprehensive exam, proposal defense, and provide overall management of your dissertation. Begin taking foundation courses in food studies as well as research methods, theory, practice, and cognate studies related to but not in your field of specialization. You will then take 15 credits of specialization courses that reflect your specific interests, your research, and your dissertation project.

Ideally, you will complete the majority of your course work in the first two years of doctoral study. Begin developing your reading list for your comprehensive exam, which consists of three parts: general, methods, and specialization. Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide.

Atlanta, GA: U. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cason, K. Health and nutrition beliefs, attitudes, and practices of undergraduate college students: A needs assessment.

Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 17 3 , Briefel, R. Consumption of low-nutrient, energy-dense foods and beverages at school, home, and other locations among school lunch participants and nonparticipants.

Guidelines for healthy meetings. New York State Department of Health. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Government Printing Office, December Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Freedman, M. Point-of-purchase nutrition information influences food-purchasing behaviors of college students: A pilot study. Food Studies The Food Studies program explores the cultural, historical, and sociological aspects of food and food systems. Explore Our Labs. View Department Courses. News and Events.

Food Studies Student Named James Beard Foundation National Scholar Abby Katz is one of twelve individuals nationwide selected for her plans to pursue further education and build a better food future.