Nutrition and Foods Certificate
Division: Natural Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 2C39440
The Nutrition and Foods Certificate is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in nutritional science, food science, food preparation, and food safety and sanitation. The required courses prepare students for entry-level positions in nutrition and foods. Examples of entry-level positions include nutrition assistants for community agencies such as The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Head Start, diet aides or diet clerks in hospitals, and dietary service workers in hospitals or school food service. This certificate requires a total of 16-17 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (14 units) | ||
| FOOD 102 F | Introduction to Foods (formerly FOOD 101AF) | 3 |
| FOOD 110 F | Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 |
| FOOD 130 F | Cultural Aspects of Food | 3 |
| NUTR 100 F | Careers in Nutrition and Foods | 2 |
| NUTR 210 F | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| or NUTR 210HF | Honors Human Nutrition | |
| Restricted Electives (2-3 units) | 2-3 | |
| Food Service Management | 3 | |
| Foods for Fitness (formerly FOOD 060 F) | 2 | |
| Plant-Based Cooking and Nutrition (formerly FOOD 070 F) | 2 | |
| Sports Nutrition | 3 | |
| Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 | |
| The Science of Weight Management and Eating Disorders | 3 | |
| Total Units | 16-17 | |
Outcome 1: Apply scientific principles and dietary planning strategies, while considering customs and traditions, to promote optimal health across diverse populations.
Outcome 2: Differentiate between proper and improper food safety and sanitation techniques to successfully apply safe food handling practices in food preparation settings.
Outcome 3: Identify and use the correct preparation methods to meet generally accepted food service industry standards.
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