food science vs nutritional science

Marian
Sat, 24 May 2008 18:09:18 +0000

It’s not so much a difference in rigor as a difference in focus.

Food science is oriented toward the food, nutritional science toward the person who eats it. Food science majors tend to be looking toward careers in the food industry, often in product development or food engineering. Nutritional science majors tend to be looking toward more health-oriented careers. Some will become dietitians, for example, and others are aiming at medical school.