What’s for dinner? Most of us are lucky enough to choose what we eat – but what should we choose? MPC’s Nutrition program will help uncover the answers. Study the relationship of diet to health and gain the skills and knowledge for a career or further study in wellness and nutrition.
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Increasingly, consumers want to better understand and act on the links between diet,
health, and quality of life. Demand for dietitians and nutritionists is projected
to grow at 8 percent, and health educator jobs are slated to grow even more, by 13
percent. Graduates can also explore careers in food science, food safety, and public
health.
2
Years to Transfer
<10%
Americans Eating Enough Vegetables
86%
Dietary Technicians with Associate’s Degree or Less
Degrees & Certificates to Choose From
MPC’s Nutrition program explores scientific nutrition principles and how to apply
them to improve diet and wellness, as well as to prepare and store safe, high-quality
foods. Students learn to identify specific nutrition issues and how to work with them.
Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Nutrition & Dietetics
Certificate of Achievement
Nutrition & Food
Certificate of Achievement
Dietary Manager
The Tools for Successful Transfer
"The curriculum and instructors in the nutrition program at MPC have done an amazing
job of preparing me with the tools and knowledge I needed to find success after transferring.
Getting to know the instructors and spending the time it takes to understand the course
materials have been invaluable."
Alexander Ray
MPC Alumnus