Why should I major in Nutrition and Food?

Impact on Health: This field plays a crucial role in disease prevention and health promotion. By understanding nutrition, you can help individuals and communities make healthier choices.

Diverse Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue various career options, including dietetics, food science, public health, and nutrition education.

Growing Demand: With increasing awareness of health and wellness, there is a growing need for professionals in these fields. For instance, the employment of dietitians and nutritionists in California is projected to grow 20% from 2016-2026 (State of California Employment Development Department).

What if I am interested in declaring the NUFD major?

Newly admitted students that would like to declare the NUFD major must meet with an academic advisor to submit a declaration of major form. Students can reach out to any faculty advisor on campus to assist them with the declaration process. They are not limited to only speaking with a NUFD advisor about declaring the major. Once the form is approved, it is highly recommended for students to schedule an appointment with a NUFD advisor to discuss major requirements, course planning, and career pathways.

NUFD Faculty Advising

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Academic Advising

How do I schedule an advising appointment?

To schedule a one-on-one advising appointment using EAB, follow the link and click the "Academic Advising Appointment" button. You will be prompted to sign in using your Sac ID and password. After signing in, follow the instructions listed:

1. Appointment Type: Advising
2. Service: Search “Nutrition.”
3. Select “Nutrition and Food Advising” under NUFD Department Advising
4. Click “Find Available Time.”
5. Staff Member: Select [an advisor] and available time and date.

Can I meet with an advisor as a prospective student?

NUFD faculty advisors host monthly group advising sessions for prospective students that are not enrolled at Sacramento State. The group advising sessions are posted here.

Can I complete your program(s) fully online?

In short, it is possible to complete the required major courses for BS NUFD online within two years. Our program is not fully remote. We offer both in-person and online options for upper division courses in the BS at least once every two years, which allows students to complete their required coursework in either modality within two years after obtaining their prerequisites and general education courses.

The dietetics concentration cannot be completed online, as these courses are offered only in-person on campus at this time.

I want to become a dietitian. Can I just complete the BS NUFD?

If you are interested in becoming a registered dietitian (RD/RDN), you must complete the BS NUFD and declare the Dietetics Concentration for our accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The Dietetics Concentration includes additional coursework required to become eligible for the RDN process.

Our MS NUFD does not include the coursework necessary for DPD completion. If you are interested in pursuing the DPD in addition to the MS, please meet with a NUFD advisor.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

For academic and advising related questions, please contact one of our faculty advisors. Their contact information and office hours can be found on the Meet Us page.

For general questions, please contact the Administrative Support Coordinator: heather.rogers@csus.edu or the student assistant: nufd@csus.edu