Public Health Nutrition

Overview

Learn about the methods for quantifying dietary intake and nutritional status, the role of diet in disease risk and health promotion, and the design and implementation of nutrition policy and programs to improve the health of local, national, and global populations with the Public Health Nutrition program of the Utah State University. 

The land grant setting of Utah State University provides unique opportunities for the study of the relationship between human nutritional status and health with strong academic and research programs in nutritional epidemiology, federal and community nutrition programs, nutritional biochemistry and molecular biology, USU Extension nutrition outreach programs, food science, food safety, agricultural practices, animal health, climate change, and environmental sciences. This program is 100% online so you can complete the program from anywhere around the world! This program can be pursued part time or full time.

Career Options

Nutrition and dietetics students who complete a MPH degree in public health nutrition can seek out diverse positions in public health organizations that offer opportunities for leadership roles, professional development, and higher pay and benefits. These organizations include:

• Local, state, and federal health agencies

• Colleges and universities

• Health care organizations

• Utah Department of Workforce Services

• WIC, SNAP-Ed, and EFNEP nutrition programs

• Community food banks and pantries

• International health and nutrition programs and aid agencies

Potential positions for MPH graduates include:

• Public health nutritionist

• Nutritional epidemiologist

• Preparation for medical school or doctoral studies in public health

• Public health educator

• Management positions in school, community, and clinical nutrition programs