In the nutrition major, we empower students to nourish the world.

What is nutrition?

Nutrition is the study of how food impacts health and well-being. Nutritionists focus on food from the chemistry to the cooking; from eating for wellness to prescribing diets for health and disease. With a nutrition degree, you'll make a difference in people's lives.

Many professions involve nutrition. Some of the career options require additional study after your bachelor's degree. Some require the registered dietitian credential; others require other post-graduate work such as nursing or medical school. Some nutritionists pursue a graduate degree for a more specialized field of interest or to work in academics. Depending on your personal interests, we'll help you choose the right concentration within the nutrition major to prepare you for your career goals. If you're interested in the nutrition flow charts and curriculum sheets, visit the Cal Poly catalog degree flowchart and select your catalog year, major and concentration.

Nutrition Concentrations

The nutrition major offers two concentrations: applied nutrition, which is a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and nutrition science.