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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.csufresno.edu
Food Science & Nutrition:
www.calpoly.edu/nfsn
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