Nutrition and Disease
Certificate Nutrition and Foods · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Nutrition and Disease Certificate focuses on the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing and managing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. In this program, you’ll build a strong foundation in the science of nutrition, behavior change, and physical activity, and learn how to translate research into practical strategies that promote long-term health. Coursework emphasizes assessing nutritional needs, understanding the link between diet and disease, and designing approaches that support healthy outcomes across diverse populations. By completing this certificate, you’ll be prepared for roles in health care, community health, and wellness promotion, or you can apply it to enhance an existing degree in the health sciences or related fields.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 21.5-24 | |
| Required Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 21.5-24 | |
| NF 102 | Nutrition and Food for Children | 3 |
| NF 103 | Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| NF 110 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NF 150 | Food and Culture | 3 |
| NF Option | 3 | |
| NF 100 | Nutrition | 3 |
| NF 165 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| COMM Option | 3 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC Option | 3 | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| Elective Choice | 0.5-3 | |
| KINF 130 | Physical Conditioning | 0.5-1 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Nutrition and Disease Certificate
Term 1 (9 units)
- NF102 - Nutrition and Food for Children (3)
- NF103 - Principles of Food Preparation (3)
- COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- COMMC1000H - Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (3)
Term 2 (9 units)
- NF100 - Nutrition (3)
- NF165 - Introduction to Human Nutrition (3)
- NF150 - Food and Culture (3)
- PSYCC1000 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
- PSYCC1000H - Introduction to Psychology - Honors (3)
Term 3 (3.5-6 units)
- NF110 - Sports Nutrition (3)
- KINF130 - Physical Conditioning (0.5-1)
- SOCIC1000 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
- SOCIC1000H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors (3)