Often, majors work with athletes, weight control and fitness programs, or other special groups in community settings other than health care facilities. Food service managers are employed by hotels, motels, airlines, colleges and universities, food service chains, and industrial cafeterias. Many graduates have become food science technical specialists doing research, development and quality control of food products for food companies. It is also possible to use foods and nutrition knowledge for jobs in advertising, marketing and in the mass media. To further explore career options in this field, visit the Career Services Website.
Students majoring in foods and nutrition are generally interested in health.
They believe that what you put into your body has an impact on health. These students are committed to helping people and care about people and their environment. If you are interested in the foods and nutrition major, it is recommended that you volunteer for nutrition programs for low income and homeless individuals and families. This will give you the opportunity to talk to people involved in these programs, and to gain firsthand experience with the effects, both positive and negative, of nutrition. You may also want to visit physical fitness centers and hospitals in order to find out about the advice given to people who want to lose or gain weight.