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):

🗸 Identify characteristics of a healthy diet and lifestyle that lead to optimal health and chronic disease prevention.

🗸 Demonstrate skills in basic food safety and preparation.

🗸 Determine nutrient needs for individuals and groups across the lifespan, in diverse cultures and religions, and for different income levels