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  "college": "san-diego-mesa-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Exercise Science",
  "id": "nutrition-and-fitness-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Nutrition and Fitness",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "exercise-science",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Nutrition Program provides two excellent academic pathways in the field of dietetics and nutrition.\n\n1.  Courses transfer to a four-year institution in preparation to become a Registered Dietitian\n2.  An Associate Degree\n\nStudents planning to transfer to a four-year institution should consult the Counseling Department and a Nutrition Advisor for assistance in program planning.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Nutrition and Fitness Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Utilize current computer software to analyze macro and micro-nutrient contents of dietary intake.\n2.  Apply scientific principles of food handling (sanitation and food safety) to food preparation and storage to reduce food-borne illnesses.\n3.  Evaluate student’s eating habits based on nutrition knowledge learned in class."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "18.5-23"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 160",
          "title": "Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 125A",
          "title": "Aerobic Dance I",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 125B",
          "title": "Aerobic Dance II",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 126A",
          "title": "Cardio Conditioning I",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 126B",
          "title": "Cardio Conditioning II",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 126C",
          "title": "Cardio Conditioning III",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 139A",
          "title": "Weight Training I",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 139B",
          "title": "Weight Training II",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 139C",
          "title": "Weight Training III",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EXSC 242B",
          "title": "Care and Prevention of Injuries",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 150",
          "title": "Nutrition Science and Global Food Issues",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 160",
          "title": "Foods for Healthy Lifestyles",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 170",
          "title": "Nutrition and Fitness",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 270",
          "title": "Work Experience",
          "units": "1-4",
          "indent": false
        }
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