Embark on an exciting journey into the world of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Western, where your fascination with food comes alive!

How does the human body derive essential nutrients from different food sources? How do social and economic factors influence access to nutritious food in different communities? How does the cooking or processing of food alter its chemical structure and nutritional content? In what ways does culture impact dietary choices and meal preparation?

At Western, you will have the opportunity to learn and engage with knowledgeable experts in the field.

Here’s what you’ll study:

• Nutrition Care
• Food Science
• Management of Food and Nutrition
• Community Nutrition
• Culture and Food
• Food Policy and Ethics
• Sustainable Food Systems

Sample Modules

• Honours Specialization in Foods and Nutrition
• Honours Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Specialization in Foods and Nutrition
• Minor in Foods and Nutrition
• Combined HBA/Honours Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Concurrent Degree: Nutrition and Dietetics (BScFN Honours Specialization) + Kinesiology (BA Major)
• Concurrent Degree: Nutrition and Dietetics (BScFN Honours Specialization) + Health Sciences (BHSc Major)
• Combined Chemical Engineering/Honours Specialization in Foods & Nutrition

What Is a Module?

Apply to Foods and Nutrition:

• First year class size = 65
• OUAC Code = EH
• Required Courses:
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Biology (SBI4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Functions (MCF3M or MCR3U)
  • Recommended Courses: 
    • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
    • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Mid-Year Average Guideline: Low to mid 80s 
    • Averages reflect Ontario high school students
    • Remember, these are guidelines only
    • Admission to Western is competitive – achieving an average in the suggested range does not guarantee admission.

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Beyond the Classroom

Develop your skills and build a professional network by joining student clubs and groups:

• Students' Human Ecology Association (SHEA)
• Sport Nutrition Athlete Project (SNAP)
• Food Resources and Education for Student Health (FRESH)
• Nutrition Ignition!
• Nutrition Outreach Working Group (NOW+)

Sample Courses  

• 1070A/B: Introductory Human Nutrition
• 2449A/B Management for Food and Nutrition 
• 3310A/B: Food Product Development
• 3351A/B: Clinical Nutrition I
• 3339A/B: Exercise Nutrition
• 3355A/B: Agriculture and Food Systems: Critical Conversations
• 3364A/B: Nutrition, Aging and Health
• 3373A/B: Nutrition and Physical Activity
• 3400A/B: Culture and Food 
• 4427A/B: Food Marketing

Professional Associations and Industry-Related Networks

• Dietitians of Canada
• Ontario Home Economics Association
• Ontario Dietitians in Public Health
• College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
• Food Processing Skills Canada
• Primary Care Dietitians’ Association
• Farm and Food Care Ontario
• Canadian Food Focus
• Coalition for Healthy School Food
• Sustain Ontario
• Ontario Family Studies & Home Economics Educators' Association (OFSHEEA)
• Canadian Nutrition Society
• Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology