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Foods
and Nutrition 
Food Service is one
of the fastest growing industries. Schools, hospitals, prisons, universities
and the hospitality industry are always in need of trained food service
professionals. Merced College provides Foods and Nutrition courses that
are designed to provide knowledge and skills to ensure a strong foundation
for students. The areas of study are as follows:
Career
Opportunities:
Hospitals/nursing homes, school food services, other health related facilities,
college food service, industry, restaurant, public health agencies, nutrition
programs, WC programs, Meals on Wheels, health clubs, weight management
clinic, community wellness centers, food companies, contract food management
companies, food distribution companies.
Highlights:
Online courses
Hands-on practicum experiences
Job preparation
Note
to transfer students:
Some Career Opportunities may require more than two years of college study.
Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some Career
Opportunities or for preparation for transfer to a university.
Off-Site
Resources:
American Dietetic Association: www.eatright.org
Programs w/ internships: www.calstatefresno.org
Food Science & Nutrition: www.calpoly.edu/nfsn
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