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Nutrition & Dietetics
Count up your credits (not your calories) toward a certificate or transfer degree in this (organically) growing field of preventive medicine. Be proactive with your health, your education, and your community.
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Dietary Management
The Certificate of Achievement in Dietary Management provides the education and training in nutrition, foodservice, personnel and communication, sanitation and safety, and business operations which enables students to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and prepares students to take nationally recognized Certified Dietary Manager Credentialing Exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status. Certified Dietary Managers (CDM) are nationally recognized experts at managing foodservice operations and ensuring food safety; they are responsible for the daily operations of foodservice department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal/state regulations. 150 hours of field experience required with a designated preceptor.
For exam related questions/materials, graduates of the program are referred to the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Certified Dietary Manager - Certificate of Achievement (18 units)
Nutrition and Dietetics
The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer prepares students for a major in Nutrition and Dietetics at a four-year institution. This degree will provide students with foundations in human nutrition, food science, anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, chemistry, and statistics required for careers in Nutrition and Dietetics. This degree is designed for students interested in becoming Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists, Dietetic Service Supervisors and Nutrition Assistants, and Wellness Coaches who function as managers/supervisors and nutritional care specialists in health care and nutrition-related facilities.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Nutrition and Dietetics - Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (60 units)
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
The Certifying Board for Dietary Managers® (CBDM®) is the credentialing agency responsible for establishing and upholding policies for and the administration of the CBDM Certification Program.
CDM, CFPPs are experts at managing foodservice operations and ensuring food safety. They are responsible for implementation of menus, foodservice purchasing, and food preparation. They apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, manage work teams, and much more.
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Is the study of Food & Nutrition right for you?
The careers in Food and Nutrition range from helping patients make daily food choices, plan menus, assess dietary needs, and advise on the health effects of certain foods. Educating people on the role of nutrition in achieving wellness is a growing field as the overall health of society has been challenged by increasing obesity rates. Whether you're interested in working as a self employed entrepreneur, independent contractor, or an employee for a company, experts in food and nutrition are in high demand.
This program is designed for students interested in becoming Registered Dietitians / Nutritionists, Dietetic Service Supervisors, Nutrition Assistants, Wellness Coaches who function as managers / supervisors, and Nutritional Care Specialists in health care and nutrition-related facilities.
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