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Why choose Foods and Nutrition at PCC?
Portland Community College Foods and Nutrition faculty understand how we all benefit from healthy personal nutrition. Nutrition is also fundamental knowledge for health care professionals. So whatever your motivation is, our teachers are dedicated to your learning, our classes are small, and they are taught at multiple Portland-area locations.
Degrees and certificates
PCC offers classes in this program but not a degree. These classes can be used as electives and as part of the following university transfer plans:
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer | 2 years | ||
| Associate of General Studies | 2 years | ||
| Associate of Science | 2 years |
Locations
Cascade
Rock Creek
Southeast
SylvaniaWhat will you learn?
Class information
Foods and Nutrition subjects include:
- Development of nutrition recommendations
- Foods and nutrition marketing
- Food systems
- Human behavior
- Human metabolism
- Nutrient delivery
What will you do?
Your understanding of healthy nutrition will benefit you, your family and the patients you serve should you join a healthcare profession.
Next steps
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PCC offers more than 90 programs.