NUTR 210 Final Exam

High-impact learning experiences

Learner-centered environments co/active learning strategies and self-directed and collaborative learning that emphasizes critical thinking.

High-impact learning experiences for Nutrition and Food Science students

Study abroad and joining an honors program.

Nutrition Honors Program eligibility requirements

Continuity student, GPA > 3.5, maintain overall GPA > 3.5 and an Honors GPA > 2.5, involved in 3 honors credits/academic year, 18 credit hours, 12 nutrition hours, with at least 3 of those hours in a 400-level course.

Advantages of participating in the Nutrition Honors Program

Early registration and smaller class size.

Significance of updating your resume

Great marketing tool.

Desired length for an undergraduate student's resume

Maximum 1 page, size 10-12 font.

Time for an employer to review your resume

30-60 seconds.

When to include an objective statement in your resume

When there is a specific purpose (ex. Seeking an internship).

How to write GPR on your resume as a first semester student

Education goes first then experience, GPR: TBD, GPR: first semester student, or major GPR.

Information employers seek from your resume

Name, email, phone number, bilingual skills, and general skills to determine fit/qualification for the job.

Recommended bullets under each experience on your resume

3 or fewer per experience, lead each bullet point with an action verb, awards can also have bullet points, quantify your experiences to show results/outcomes.

Resume don'ts

No sentences or pronouns (I, Me, My) in experiences, references without request, clutter your resume with nonessential information, make misrepresentations or falsify activities, never include personal information (age, sex, social security, photo).

Preferred databases for Nutrition and Food Science research articles

Pubmed and Web of Science.

Boolean operators

Operators that help to narrow the search to only the topics you are looking for, including 'AND', 'OR', and 'NOT'.

Example of using 'AND' in a search

If researching diet coke, you would search 'diet' AND 'coke' to tell the search engine that you only wanted results that included BOTH of those terms.

Example of using 'OR' in a search

If researching diet coke, you would search 'coke' OR 'soda' OR 'pop' to tell the search engine that you wanted results that included any/all of those terms.

Summary of Boolean operators

'AND' is exclusive while 'OR' is inclusive.

Ulrich's Periodicals

A tool used to identify peer-reviewed journals by checking if an article is 'referred' with a black and white symbol.

University Writing Center (UWC)

Offers writing and speaking help, guides, workshops, and personal one-on-one appointments to enhance academic performance.

Academic Success Center (ASC)

Provides services such as academic coaching, Studyhub, and tutoring to help students succeed.

Math Learning Center (MLC)

Offers tutoring, weekly reviews, help sessions, SI sessions, and course-specific help to benefit students.

Food Science

The study of the safety and accessibility of food supply.

Food Systems

Complex systems driven by social, economic, environmental, and market forces in the context of food and nutrition.

Market-Disrupting Forces in FSTC

Population growth and supply chain issues that affect food science and technology.

ENRICH Program

Allows undergraduates to work in a lab with a professor, providing hands-on lab training, potential stipends, and leadership opportunities.

Research Areas of Food Science

Includes cereal science, carbohydrate chemistry, international food, microbial food safety, food safety policy, food diversity, and AI-assisted food processing.

Food Diversity Certificate

Covers kosher, halal, and other countries' food laws.

Fermentation Certificate

Teaches how to use bacteria in food.

Coffee Processing and Quality Certificate

Includes study abroad opportunities in Costa Rica.

Food Science Teaching Lab and Pilot Plant

Located in FSTC Facilities, possibly on Discovery Drive.

Electron Beam Research

Uses electron beams to eliminate bacteria from food.

High Acid/Hot Fill Processing/Bottling Line

Sterilizes and packages high acid foods, such as BBQ sauce.

Career Options for FSTC Graduates

Includes food scientist, food safety, flavor technologist, and NASA food scientist.

Opportunities for FSTC Undergraduates

Includes study abroad programs and internships with companies like Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, and Fritos.

Sustainability Goals of PepsiCo

Focuses on addressing sustainability issues through specific initiatives.

Positive agriculture

Source crops and ingredients in a way that accelerates regenerative agriculture.

Positive value chain

Plan to introduce more sustainable packaging into the value chain, and to cut virgin plastic per serving by 50%, net zero emissions.

Thermodynamics

A fundamental topic in Food Science and Engineering that PepsiCo R&D considers when developing a product.

Organic chemistry

A fundamental topic in Food Science and Engineering that PepsiCo R&D considers when developing a product.

Packaging development

One of the functions PepsiCo R&D collaborates with to launch new products.

Food and beverage product development

One of the functions PepsiCo R&D collaborates with to launch new products.

Life sciences

One of the functions PepsiCo R&D collaborates with to launch new products.

Benefits of PepsiCo internship

You can have a real impact, gain lab experience, and work on your own project to gain experience in development/working for the company.

Superior performance

One of the candidate attributes or backgrounds that top companies like PepsiCo are looking for in new employees.

Leadership and involvement

One of the candidate attributes or backgrounds that top companies like PepsiCo are looking for in new employees.

Relevant experience

One of the candidate attributes or backgrounds that top companies like PepsiCo are looking for in new employees, including internships and jobs in the field.

LinkedIn

A recommended social media outlet to help with employment and advancement in the industry.

DPD

Didactic program in dietetics, one of the two tracks available in the Department of Nutrition.

Human health track

The second track available in the Department of Nutrition.

Difference between DPD and Human health track

DPD is the pre-dietitian track leading to NDTR and RDN, while Human health track is for professional school-bound and health-related careers.

High-impact opportunities in Nutrition

Undergrad research, honors program, internship opportunities, community experience, Operation border health preparedness, NDA, study abroad, Nutrition Ambassadors.

Nutritionist

An individual with unknown educational qualifications, may be self-proclaimed, and is not legally accepted.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Completed an ACEND accredited dietetics program and dietetic internship, legally licensed to practice consultation.

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Similar to RDN but takes further steps, legally licensed to practice consultation.

Path to become RDN

Graduate with a bachelor of science from DPD program, continue to master's degree, complete an ACEND accredited program and dietetic internship, and pass the national exam of competence.

Career opportunities for DPD graduates

NDTR (Nutrition and Dietetics Technician) and RDN.

Difference between NDTR and RDN

NDTR has no supervised practice requirements and only requires an undergrad degree, while RDN requires a master's and dietetic internship.

Employment differences between NDTR and RDN

NDTR typically works in WIC, nursing homes, schools, and hospitals, while RDN works in hospitals, ambulatory care, public health, long-term care, community, education, research, freelance work, specialty, and media.

RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, works in hospitals, ambulatory care, long term care education, research, and public health.

High Impact Experience

Experiences that provide significant learning opportunities, such as internships and workshops.

Nathalie Salgado

Food Science Undergraduate Student who participated in various high-impact experiences including internships and symposiums.

Internships

Practical work experiences in a professional setting, such as inversions ikigai, standard meat co., and southwest cheese.

IFT

Institute of Food Technology, involved in events like Longhorn IFT Supplier's night and alternative proteins symposium.

HEB intern for a day

A specific internship experience that provides exposure to the food industry.

Missy Turetgen

Nutrition Undergraduate Student who participated in high-impact experiences like Texas A&M performance nutrition and Operation border health preparedness.

Networking

Building relationships and connections with professionals and peers in the field.

Alisha Patterson

Food Science Student who participated in study abroad and internships related to food engineering.

Study abroad

An educational program that allows students to study in a foreign country, such as food engineering in Spain.

Kendall Wood

Nutrition Undergraduate Student involved in undergraduate research and global dental brigades.

Global dental brigades

Volunteer programs that provide dental care and education in underserved communities.

Christy Moran

Representative from Blue Bell Creameries who discusses flavor development in the food industry.

Flavor development

The process of creating new flavors for products based on market trends and consumer preferences.

Hands-on experience

Practical involvement in tasks or projects that enhance learning and skill development.

Community health outreach

Programs aimed at improving health in communities through education and resources.

Mentee/mentor relationships

Connections between a more experienced individual and a less experienced individual for guidance and support.

Practical application

The use of theoretical knowledge in real-world situations to enhance learning.

Team building

Activities designed to improve teamwork and collaboration among group members.

Professionalism

Conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence in a professional setting.

Networking skills

Abilities that facilitate building and maintaining professional relationships.

Communication skills

The ability to convey information effectively and efficiently in various contexts.

Interdisciplinary involvement

Participation in activities that integrate knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines.

Exposure to new culture

Gaining insights and experiences from different cultural backgrounds, enhancing global awareness.

Blue Bell's #1 flavor

Vanilla, created in 1969 by Howard Kruse.

Blue Bell's #2 flavor

Cookies and Cream, created in 1979 by Bluebell, the first ever inventor of this now universal flavor.

Primary responsibilities of Mrs. Moran at Blue Bell

Test lab and evaluation center, Production, Marketing and sales, Nutrition Labeling, Quality Assurance and Control.

Allergens Blue Bell must be concerned with

Milk, Soy, Wheat, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Eggs.

Official product development timeline for Blue Bell

Begins in November and ends in December, e.g., November to December of 2024-2025 for the year 2026.

Best way to find a job according to Mrs. Moran

Try new things.

Unique aspect of H-E-B compared to other grocery stores

Culture of employment because people matter.

H-E-B's owned brandlines

Texas Tough, Heritage ranch, Meal simple.

H-E-B's profit margin compared to national brands

Profit is 2-8%.

H-E-B's product sourcing

Make a large majority of Mrs. Baird's Bread and many products come from employee ideas.

Health & Wellness icons used by H-E-B

Kosher, Organic, Gluten free, Sugar free, No sugar added.

Career paths within H-E-B

Environmental affairs, Legal, Loss prevention, Advertising, Merchandising, Pricing, Petroleum, Real estate, Finance and accounting.

SORM acronym

School of retail management, leads to assistant hourly department manager.

SORL acronym

School of retail leadership, top store leader training program, exits as assistant store leader with min pay of 65k-115k.

Difference between SORM and SORL programs

SORM is hourly vs salary for SORL; SORM is internal vs internal or external for SORL.

BPM acronym significance to H-E-B

Bc ppl matter - makes experience of working for them unique.

Internship opportunities with H-E-B

Corporate, Store intern, Warehouse.

Qualifications for H-E-B internships

3.0 preferred GPA; external candidates must continue school after internship.