Human Nutrition
Human Nutrition research explores the links between all aspects of nutrition and human health with the ultimate goal of preventing diseases and enhancing the quality of life.
Division of human nutrition latest activities
Location: Agriculture/Forestry Centre Atrium
Date: March 24th, 2023
Time: 5:45PM - 8:00PM
RSVP/Register for the Event: Dietetics Practicum Night Registration (google.com)
BETTY L GRAVETT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP in DIETETICS | CFUW Edmonton
Our team in the NEWS
Significant contributions are being made in the areas of:
Nutrient Requirements: Investigation of nutrient digestion and metabolism with the aim of understanding nutrient requirements. Significant advancements have been made in understanding amino acid and fatty acid requirements as well as impact of dietary intake on the gut microbiome.
Team: Rhonda Bell, Catherine Chan, Catherine Field, Diana Mager, Rene Jacobs, Vera Mazurak, Carla Prado, Caroline Richard, Ben Willing
Nutrition and Disease: Understanding of the role of nutrition on immune function, energy metabolism, and the development and treatment of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome and cancer.
Team: Rhonda Bell, Jean Buteau, Catherine Chan, Catherine Field, Rene Jacobs, Diana Mager, Vera Mazurak, Carla Prado, Spencer Proctor, Caroline Richard, Donna Vine, Ben Willing
Community Nutrition and Dietetics: Understanding the social and behavioural determinants of nutrition and health, childhood obesity and practitioner behaviour.
Team: Heidi Bates, Rhonda Bell, Catherine Chan, Noreen Willows
MEET THE TEAM
nutrition degrees
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science
If you have a passion for the food that we eat or assisting others in living their healthiest lives, this degree will provide you with the foundation you need to launch your career. Apply your knowledge and skills while completing real-world projects and case studies that examine issues faced by the food industry and nutritional health sector.
Available Degrees:
- Nutrition & Food Science General: Learn the fundamentals of nutritional science coupled with knowledge in applied chemistry and microbiology related to food products.
- Dietetics Specialization: Gain both the knowledge and practical skills needed to practice as a Registered Dietitian
- Honors in Nutrition: A specialized, research-based degree focusing on nutritional science and the related physical, health and social sciences.
Graduate
We offer a variety of science-based graduate degrees, including several specializations that are both course and thesis based. Graduate research opportunities include science and agriculture as well as business and international dual degree options.
- Master of Science Course-Based (MSc): The MSc course-based degree is a 2 year course-based degree designed for professionals who have been with government, industry, or private practice and who wish to return for upgrading and specialization. Students are required to complete 8 graduate level courses, AFNS 601 Seminar course, 8 hours of Ethics, Professional Development and a project.
- Master of Science Thesis-Based (MSc): The MSc thesis-based degree is a 2 year thesis-based degree designed for students wishing to specialize and develop skills in research and scientific communication. It prepares students either for further advanced training or for mid-management positions in government or industry. Students are required to complete 3 graduate level courses, AFNS 601 Seminar course, 8 hours of Ethics, Professional Development and research, write and defend a thesis.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A four-year thesis-based degree offers an opportunity for independent research at an advanced level in preparation for careers in research, university teaching, and administration. It often builds on research skills gained in the MSc program. Students are required to complete 3 graduate level courses, two terms of registration in AFNS 601 Seminar course, 8 hours of Ethics, Professional Development, Candidacy Exam and research, write and defend a thesis.
The Department offers world-class research divisions to compliment graduate studies in nutrition and metabolism: clinical, community, metabolic and public health nutrition, as they relate to nutrition policy, infant and child health, and to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
Continuing Education
Alberta Internationally Educated & Return-to-Practice Dietetic Bridging
The Alberta Internationally Educated & Return-to-Practice Dietetic Bridging offers significant advantages for Internationally Educated Dietitians and Canadian Dietitians wanting to return-to-practice. Courses are designed specifically to bridge the knowledge, clinical skills, and judgement required to deliver safe and effective dietetic practice in the Canadian context.
For more information (click here)
CONTACT & Resources
Divisional Director
Dr. Spencer Proctor
Divisional Director of Human Nutrition & Professor
4-002J Li Ka Shing Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1
(780) 492-4672
spencer.proctor@ualberta.ca
Human Nutrition Research Unit (HNRU)
2-004 Li Ka Shing Centre
11210-87 Ave
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2E1
The Team's Websites & Resources
- A Chinese Menu Plan for Type 2 Diabetes
- APrON (Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition)
- Card
- Edmonton Remnant Cholesterol Protocol (ERASE)
- Enrich
- Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Lab (MCVD)
- PCOS Together
- PradoLab
- Pure Prairie Eating Plan
- Strategic Clinical Network for Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition
- The Cardiovascular Vaccine Project
- The High Protein Cookbook for Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment