Program Overview
At Delta College, green is more than a school color. Become a plant-based expert and gain the knowledge needed to improve your overall health by enrolling in the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate of Achievement program.
The program is a fully online and focuses on expanding nutrition knowledge with regards to health, the environment, the economy, dietary practices specifically a plant-based diet, nutrition research, and the culinary arts. In addition, students learn communication techniques, principles of behavior change, motivational interviewing, and evidenced-based risk assessment.
Delta's Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate of Achievement is a two-semester, fully online program. Program outcomes include:
- Demonstrate an understanding of diet’s impact on metabolic-based chronic disease.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research on plant-based nutrition and the supporting evidence it has on the prevention of chronic disease.
- Demonstrate proper handling of ingredients and food in line with food safety guidelines.
- Assess the nutritional needs of populations by analyzing demographic data and nutrition-related status indicators.
- Identify and utilize community and consumer education resources.
- Perform cost control tasks associated with recipe development and preparation.
- Describe and demonstrate fundamental cooking principles and techniques.
This program, or individual courses included in the program, are an ideal addition for students in the Personal Training, Nursing, and Health Fitness Specialist programs at the college or seeking to transfer to another institution to pursue a career in nutrition, dietetics, and/or public health.
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