Nutrition and Dietetics

Program Code: SAC.NUT.AS

Program Control Number: 04236

The associate degree curriculum in nutrition and dietetics prepares students to transfer into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Opportunities in the field include positions in management in hospitals, schools, hotels, and restaurants; clinical dietetics in acute care hospitals, clinics, and convalescent homes; community nutrition at all levels - international, federal, state, and local; research, product development, and testing; teaching, and promotion of food in the business.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Identify characteristics of a healthy diet and lifestyle that lead to optimal health and chronic disease prevention.
2. Demonstrate skills in basic food safety and preparation.
3. Determine nutrient needs for individuals and groups across the lifespan, in diverse cultures and religions, and for different income levels.