NUT 2400 - Introduction to Food Systems (1)

When Offered: Fall
Course provides an introduction to various food systems and the role of the nutrition and foods professional. The primary focus of the course will be on the nature of work in the field of food systems, including higher education pathways, career opportunities, professional roles, skills, responsibilities, and ethics. The course provides opportunity for self-exploration of the student’s goals, interests, and abilities while developing the beginning stages of an ePortfolio. There will also be guest presentations by leaders in the nutrition and foods field in North Carolina from healthcare, nonprofit, school systems, governmental and public health agencies along with site visits, job exploration roundtable, and networking opportunities.