NUTRITION, HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance fosters a comprehensive approach to learning that promotes the integration of physical and intellectual skills and abilities. The department’s faculty and programs encourage students to develop disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, critical cognitive abilities, movement and nutritional awareness, physical skill development, and lifelong wellness behaviors.
Contact Information
Jennifer McMillen
Department Chair & Associate Professor, NHHP Program Coordinator, Food and Nutrition Dickson Foundation Community Garden Educator
124 Martin
mcmillen@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8765
Through an internship and honors thesis, nutrition major Anna-Moriah Fung, ’24, has expanded her knowledge and passion for the field. Her next step: pursuing a Master of Public Health from UNC at Chapel Hill.
Exercise and Sport Sciences major Sophie Cook, ’23, built strong connections with her peers and faculty, which helped her land an internship that turned into a full-time job.
Nutrition Health & Human Performance Videos
Strong Story | Chris Dunham
Chris Dunham,’16, M.S. in Nutrition, knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the nutrition field, but wasn’t sure being a dietitian was right for him. He earned his M.S. in Nutrition because he knew it would help him combine his passion for sustainable food and nutrition with his desire to improve food systems in North Carolina.
Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences Program
Majoring in HESS at Meredith College will prepare you for a career in your field whether you plan to go to work right after graduation or pursue graduate or professional school.
