Nutrition spans the biological functions of nutrients, the social and cultural dimensions of eating and the way social and environmental factors shape health outcomes.

Studying Nutrition empowers you to understand the relationship between diet and health, prevent disease and support healthier communities. You will learn from nutritionists, dietitians and world-leading researchers from a broad range of fields. Practical labs, workshops and project‑based learning will support your skill development.

The Nutrition major is designed to meet the professional competencies required for registration as a nutritionist in New Zealand. It complements other Science and Health Science disciplines and is the key pathway into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics for students seeking to become Registered Dietitians.
 

Nutrition graduates make meaningful contributions across Aotearoa New Zealand by helping individuals, whānau and populations improve their wellbeing through food.

With increasing societal awareness of food's effect on our health, our nutrition graduates are equipped to work in a diverse range of sectors – from health
promotion in the community through to government health policy. This includes:

• Nutrition consulting
• The food industry
• The health and fitness industry
• Research
• Media and communications

You may also consider additional postgraduate training to become a New Zealand Registered Dietitian.