One only briefly has to participate in a consumer discussion to become engaged in a food-related discussion to realize the many resources with which the consumer is utilizing for information. Food is a common unifying factor that can provide new, exciting job opportunities for the dietetic professional. It also can become the basis for the marriage of food-related disciplines. New Culinary Nutrition Degree Welcome to the introduction of a new culinary nutrition degree that is a unique blending of nutrition and culinary arts. With food re-emerging as a dynamic component of The American Dietetic Association's mission, vision and strategy, increased culinary training and opportunities need to be made available to prospective dietetic education students and to the ADA membership.
Nutrition education is an integral component of culinary education at all campuses.
The culinary nutrition degree program received developmental accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation for Dietetics Education in June 2000. In the Culinary Nutrition Degree Program, students develop career skills required of a Chef while acquiring necessary academic skills in nutrition education, medical nutrition therapy and product research and development. This unique approach enables students to complete an associate's degree in culinary education prior to pursuing advanced course work in dietetic education. However, simultaneously, students are engaged in specialized culinary instruction including vegetarian, spa and sports cuisine. The 2000-01 class represents cultural diversity and includes equal enrollment of male and females.