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Nutrition Challenge Exams (for Masters Students ONLY)

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Future dates for NFS Challenge Exam

May 6, 2024

August 12, 2024

December 9, 2024

Time: 11am - 1pm, In-person

To sign-up for a future challenge exam complete our ONLINE REQUEST FORM
For additional information contact: nutrition@hunter.cuny.edu

Note that only one exam can be taken on any exam date.  Prior to exam date an email will be sent to students who register for the exam detailing proceudre for accessing the Silberman building and taking the exam.  Thank you.

Texts for Challenge Exam
Intro to Nutrition (NFS 14100): Whitney, E.N., and Rolfes, S.R. Understanding Nutrition, 16th Edition, 2021 (15th edition, 2018 is also acceptable)
 Study chapters 1-13 of the text, and be prepared for some mathematical calculation questions (you are allowed to use a calculator)

Intro to Food Science (NFS 13100): McWilliams, M. Food Fundamentals, 10th Edition, Pearson Publishing Co., 2012 (9th edition, 2009 is also acceptable).
 Study chapters 1-19 of the text, and be prepared for some mathematical calculation questions (you are allowed to use a calculator)

The cost of each exam is $125.00
Please bring a check for $125.00 made payable to "Hunter College Nutrition & Food Science." Please also bring a #2 pencil and calculator with you.

Location and Time of Challenge Exams
Silberman Building 2180 Third Avenue @ 119th street (#6 train to either 116th street or 125th street followed by a few minutes walk)
Exam begins at 11am and ends at 1PM

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