The Issue...
Experts now realize that nutrition is crucial to human lives from the moment of conception well into old age. Thus, dietetics and nutrition have expanded out of the traditional environments - hospitals, schoolrooms, and nursing homes - and into the fast-food restaurant, the gym, even the executive boardroom.
In the 21st century, the American population will:
- Become increasingly diverse
- Contain a greater percentage of older persons as the "baby boomers" age
- Become more and more concerned with lifetime health maintenance
- Demand greater variety and convenience in food and meals
The Need...
Health care and food are two of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. and the world. This presents opportunities for qualified professionals who understand issues such as:
- Selecting healthy foods that fit in with busy lifestyles and appeal to diverse cultures
- Eating properly for special health needs
- Choosing foods to produce optimum athletic or mental performance
Tomorrow's Americans will need registered dietitians as professional consultants for dealing with specific issues of diet and nutrition, managers with expertise in developing and marketing new nutritional products and menus, and professionals to educate groups and individuals on nutritional matters important to them.
Biology and Chemistry courses teach you how food is used by the human body and expand your scientific knowledge. You will study food, nutrition, business, information technology, statistics, and liberal arts as well. A certificate in Exercise Science is available as an option.
August 5, 2008