# Nutrition (Certificate of Achievement)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Nutrition

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17540/18643/18644/17541/17690

### Summary

The Nutrition Program provides two excellent academic pathways in the field of dietetics and nutrition.

1.  Courses transfer to a four-year institution in preparation to become a Registered Dietitian
2.  An Associate Degree

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should consult the Counseling Department and a Nutrition Advisor for assistance in program planning.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Nutrition Program will be able to:**

1.  Utilize current computer software to analyze macro and micro-nutrient contents of dietary intake.
2.  Apply scientific principles of food handling (sanitation and food safety) to food preparation and storage to reduce food-borne illnesses.
3.  Evaluate student’s eating habits based on nutrition knowledge learned in class.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 27-30 |
| NUTR 150 | Nutrition Science and Global Food Issues | 3 |
| NUTR 153 | Cultural Foods | 3 |
| NUTR 155 | Advanced Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 160 | Foods for Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
| NUTR 170 | Nutrition and Fitness | 3 |
| NUTR 180 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| NUTR 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 |
| BIOL 107 | General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 100L | Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |