BSc in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science - Food Science in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

The Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science program explores the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of food and their impact on health. The Food Science specialization delves into the physical, microbiological, and chemical composition of food, investigating its cultivation, production, processing, preservation, packaging, transportation, and preparation in compliance with industry and governmental standards.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) operates on the principle that a nurturing yet rigorous academic setting fosters growth in students, faculty, and staff across personal, intellectual, and professional dimensions. Family and Consumer Sciences examines the connections between individuals and their surroundings, emphasizing how physical, biological, and social environments influence human behavior and growth.