Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food - Dietetics

The Nutrition, Food & Dietetics (NUFD) Program provides high quality experiential learning to diverse Sacramento State students so that they become empowered professionals in their community who lead disease prevention, sustainability, food access and health promotion for individuals, families and communities.

The NUFD program offers options for students interested in pursuing nutrition, food, dietetics or health related careers: • BS Degree in Nutrition & Food (NUFD) • Concentration in Dietetics (DPD) • Dietetic Internship (DI) • Minor in Nutrition and Food (NUFD)

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Food prepares students for careers in the field of nutrition, food management, community nutrition, and food sustainability. The program emphasizes the role of nutrition and food in individual and family health, cultural and behavioral influences on food selection, and the management of commercial and noncommercial food systems.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics meets requirements that prepare students to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), as well as a variety of careers in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, private practice, food service administration, and food science.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A verification of DPD completion establishes eligibility for a Dietetic Internship and examination for becoming a Diet Technician Registered or RDN.