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The Foods and Nutrition program at Northwest explores nutritional science and its effects on human health. Instructors emphasize developing practical skills for creating customized meal plans, providing dietary guidance based on behavioral science, understanding food chemistry, culinary techniques, and managing food service operations.
This degree follows a structured three-phase approach. Initially, undergraduates fulfill the accredited academic coursework in foods and nutrition. Subsequently, graduates pursue an approved dietetic internship. Finally, candidates sit for the national registration examination to become licensed dietitians.
Northwest's dietetics concentration holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), ensuring program quality and professional recognition.