Spotlight on Nutrition
About Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
Department of Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
Mission
The Department of Nutrition, Food & Dietetics (NUFD) provides high-quality experiential learning to diverse Sacramento State students so that they become empowered professionals in their community who lead disease prevention, sustainability, food access, and health promotion for individuals, families, and communities.
Our programs offer options for students interested in pursuing nutrition, food, dietetics, or health-related careers.
- BS Degree in Nutrition & Food (NUFD)
- Dietetics Concentration (DPD)
- Dietetic Internship (DI)
- Minor in Nutrition & Food
- Certificate in Grocery Management
- MS Nutrition & Food
Career Opportunities
Our programs focus on nutrition as part of food production, health, well-being, and disease prevention.
The State of California Employment Development Department predicts employment of dietitians and nutritionists in California is projected to grow 20% from 2016-2026. Some possible career opportunities include:
- diet assistant, nutrition aide
- nutrition educator, family or child nutrition consultant
- food service supervisor or director
- food industry consultant
- food service manager or management consultant
- community nutritionist, program representative
- sales and marketing in the health, pharmaceutical, and food industries
NUFD Student Opportunities
Sacramento State offers many opportunities for students to gain relevant experiences through internships, jobs, and student clubs:
• Food and Nutrition Club
• March for Babies Club
• Thrive on Plants Club
• Peer Health Educator at the WELL
• Cardiovascular Wellness Program
• Public Health Survey Research Project
• CalFresh Outreach
• BAC Yard
• ASI Food Pantry
Student Success Resources
Connect with Nutrition, Food & Dietetics Department
Find Us
Department of Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
Mariposa Hall,
RM 3022 (temporary)
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM – 5 PM,
(closed 12 PM – 1 PM)
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-1700
nufd@csus.edu