Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer in Los Altos Hills United States | Foothill College

Students earning the Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer Degree will gain guaranteed priority transfer admission to CSU programs in Nutrition and Dietetics or related fields. This curriculum equips students with essential scientific knowledge about human nutrition while developing the competencies needed for advanced studies at CSU campuses. Prospective students should consult with an academic counselor to verify specific course requirements at their target CSU institution. The ASSIST platform can help identify if additional classes (such as organic chemistry) are needed for particular universities. Graduates will apply principles from physical and biological sciences to analyze how food and nutrients influence health and disease.
Students will develop the ability to assess nutrition research using their foundation in physical and biological sciences.
Students will examine how nutritional health is shaped by cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic influences.
Students will evaluate the environmental consequences of different dietary patterns.