Spotlight on Nutrition
About Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
The Nutrition, Food & Dietetics department 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.
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Career Opportunities
Our programs focus on nutrition as part of food production, health, well-being, and disease prevention.
Video (Credit: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics)
The State of California Employment Development Department predicts employment of dietitians and nutritionists in California is projected to grow 15.9% from 2020-2030. Career oppportunities 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
• Peer Health Educator at the WELL
• Cardiovascular Wellness Program
• Population Research Center
• BAC Yard
• ASI Food Pantry
• Aramark
• Student Employement Opportunities
Nutrition Department Open Kitchen
Student Success Resources
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Find Us
Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
Mariposa Hall,
RM 3022
M – F 8 AM – 5 PM (Closed 12 PM – 1 PM)
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-1700
nufd@csus.edu