Nutrition and Food
Certificate of Achievement Nutrition and Food · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Nutrition and Food major and certificate is designed for students training in the field of health and wellness based on nutrition and fitness as a lifestyle. The certificate qualifies students for entry-level positions in health spas/gyms, retirement and convalescent homes, counseling centers, and youth daycare/camps.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Design a meal plan based on the "Choose My Plate" tool including divisions, recommended serving and serving sizes.
- Explain the processes of food buying, menu planning, nutritional analysis, and other food financial related areas.
- Identify and describe the effect of nutrition on health and body mass.
- Operate effectively as part of the health care team.
- Utilize behavior modification techniques to improve their nutritional wellness.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 14 | |
| COMSTD 8 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| NF 15 | Nutrition I: Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| NF 22 | Nutrition and the Active Person | 3 |
| NF 27 | Healthy Cooking | 2 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| KINLEC 16 | First Aid | 3 |
| orCUL 15 | Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment Management | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
Other Information
Health and Wellness
Local Program (Major) Code: L241
Program Control Number: 20732
TOP Code: 1306.00*
CIP Code: 19.0501