Health and Human Services Professional Development

     WHAT IS FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRTION, AND DIETETICS? FCS students who major in food science, nutrition, or dietetics gain an understanding of health problems, food choices, dietary management, nutrition strategies, and food science as they influence individuals, families, and communities. FCS food science, nutrition, and dietetics programs provide students with practical knowledge on the management of food, how to use food science, or prevent food-related health problems so that they can apply it when working with individuals and families in hospitals, government agencies, or other industry settings. Issues that food science, nutrition, and dietetics students may research include, but are not limited to: Child or adult obesity Diet crazes Portion sizes Fast food Food safety concerns Eating disorders School lunches WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE IN FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRTION, AND DIETETICS? Jobs that one can get as an FCS food sciences, nutrition, and dietetics maj...

Video: What is Family and Consumer Sciences Author: Jill Bowers    https://youtu.be/qBa_2w7Z5b0  *Originally posted on the Career Skillet website (Permission granted by Jill Bowers).

Eating on a Budget: 5 Ways to Fill Your Belly When Your Wallet is Empty by   Natasha Chong Cole, MPH, RD   on   August 8, 2014 Eating healthy does not have to be expensive.  Here are 5 ways to stretch your food budget: 1.       Drink More Water Instead of spending money on bottled drinks, invest in a  filtered water bottle  and refill often! Bottled water is no different from tap water in terms of  safety . If you’re not a fan of plain water, here are some  tips  on how to make drinking water taste better. 2.       Plan Your Menus Check out deals at your local grocery store and plan meals based on what’s on sale. Create menus and  grocery lists  in advance and stick to your budget! 3.       Bulk Cook and Freeze Once you plan your menus then the next step is to find recipes that you can bulk cook and freeze. Bulk and  fr...

3 Diet Resolutions for the New Year by   Natasha Chong Cole, MPH, RD   on   January 19, 2015   With the start of 2015, many of you might have made New Year’s resolutions. Many times these resolutions involve getting into shape or cleaning up your diet. Unfortunately, most steps taken to achieve these goals only work as a quick-fix but don’t provide lasting results. Here are 3 resolutions you can start this year that are more likely to help you achieve your goals in the long run. 1) Eat More Fiber According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, the Adequate Intake for fiber is 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men. While that number may not sound like a lot, keep in mind that this is tough task (even for dietitians!). Fiber is important for heart and digestive health, but it can also help with weight loss by helping you feel full. Here are some great resources:  7 Foods That Will Make You Poop  and  16 Great High-Fiber Foods 2) ...