Minor in Nutrition
Fuel health and inspire wellness through nutrition
Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of health in every stage of life. It is a field that integrates natural and social sciences to promote health and manage disease.
By choosing a nutrition minor at Simmons University, you’ll gain a strong understanding of food, the human body, and how they work together. This knowledge helps you promote healthy lifestyles.
Interested in exploring a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? Learn about Simmons academic pathways that put that goal within reach.
Our Faculty
The faculty in the Nutrition Department are nationally known in their area of expertise. Each has years of practice experience in their areas of teaching. They have served in state government boards and national committees, and won national awards.
They are dedicated educators committed to the success of our students. Each student will have a faculty advisor in nutrition who will provide individualized guidance for coursework selection and career planning.
Lisa Brown
Professor, Nutrition Co-Chair, and Director of the Dietetic Internship Program
Teresa Fung
Professor, and Ruby Winslow Linn Endowed Professor, Nutrition Co-Chair, and Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics
Jacqueline Beatty
Assistant Professor
Sharon Gallagher
Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of the Dietetic Internship Program
Yara Gholmie
Assistant Professor
Kathrina Prelack
Associate Professor
Elizabeth Colavito Siu
Associate Professor of Practice and Director the Masters Program
Urshila Sriram
Assistant Professor and Director of General Education
Kate Walker
Assistant Professor of Practice and Nutrition Clinical Instructor of DIP