Nutritionists and dieticians are responsible for creating nutrition plans for people that promote a healthy way of living. They will then monitor their patients to ensure that they are following their plan, and to make adjustments to their plan as needed. The steps to becoming a dietician are stricter then the steps for a nutritionist. That's because dieticians are also able to diagnose eating disorders and help plan meals to combat these disorders.
SAC offers the following Degrees:
SAC offers the following Certificates:
A Nutrition & Foods Degree/Certificate at SAC can Prepare You for These Jobs
| Management in hospitals, schools, hotels and restaurants | Clinical Dietetics in acute care hospitals Clinics and Convalescent homes |
| Community Nutrition educator | Food Preparation worker |
| Baker | Cook |
| Event Planner | |
Orange County Earnings
| Dietetics Technicians | $40,840-$97,690 |
| Cooks | $24,00-$38,150 |
| Food Service Managers | $27,290-$93,180 |
| Lodging Managers | $25,820-$82,340 |
