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    Program:


  • Certificate:     Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 1 (E1331)                                                                             
  • Certificate:     Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 - Child Program Emphasis (E1335)                            
  • Certificate:     Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 - Weight Management Program Emphasis (E1336)
  • Download a Certificate Application Form        
  • Do I qualify for Nutrition and Food Certificates?          
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The Nutrition and Food Career Program at Mt. SAC offers these three certificates:
  • Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 1 (E1331)
  • Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 - Child Program Emphasis (E1335)
  • Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 -
            Weight Management Program Emphasis (E1336)
Click on any of the tabbed degree or certificate links above to find out the requirements for each.
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Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 1 (E1331)

This certificate prepares students to work for community agencies and programs as nutrition assistants.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 1 Certificate (E1331)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate
  Required Courses:
  • HRM 52 -- Food Safety and Sanitation (1.5 units) CSU
  • NF 20 -- Principles of Foods with Lab (3.0 units) CSU
  • NF 25 -- Essentials of Nutrition (3.0 units) CSU, UC
    • -- or --
  • NF 25H -- Essentials of Nutrition - Honors (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • NF 10 -- Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness (3.0 units) CSU
  • NF 28 -- Cultural and Ethnic Foods (3.0 units) CSU, UC
Total units = 10.5

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 1 Certificate (E1331) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 -
    Child Program Emphasis (E1335)


This certificate prepares students to work for community agencies such as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Head Start, and School Food Service as nutrition assistants.

Coursework is designed to provide basic skills and knowledge to entry-level positions in nutrition programs that serve children.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Nutrition Program Assistant Certificate - Level 2: Child Program Emphasis (E1335)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
 Required Courses:
  • HRM 52 -- Food Safety and Sanitation (1.5 units) CSU
  • NF 20 -- Principles of Foods with Lab (3.0 units) CSU
  • NF 25 -- Essentials of Nutrition (3.0 units) CSU, UC
    • -- or --
  • NF 25H -- Essentials of Nutrition - Honors (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • NF 10 -- Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness (3.0 units) CSU
  • NF 28 -- Cultural and Ethnic Foods (3.0 units) CSU, UC

Plus the following courses:
  • CHLD 10  -- Child Growth and Development (3.0 units) CSU, UC
  • CHLD 64  -- Health, Safety and Nutition of Young Children (3.0 units)
Total units = 16.5

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 - Child Program Emphasis Certificate (E1335) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 -
    Weight Management Program Emphasis (E1336)


This certificate prepares students to work as nutrition assistants in the public or private sector.  Coursework is designed to provide the basic skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level positions in a variety of businesses, agencies and programs that focus on weight management.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2: Weight Management Emphasis Certificate (E1336)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate
  Required Courses:
  • HRM 52 -- Food Safety and Sanitation (1.5 units) CSU
  • NF 20 -- Principles of Foods with Lab (3.0 units) CSU
  • NF 25 -- Essentials of Nutrition (3.0 units) CSU, UC
    • -- or --
  • NF 25H -- Essentials of Nutrition - Honors (3.0 units) CSU, UC
    • -- or --
  • NF 10 -- Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness (3.0 units) CSU
  • NF 28 -- Cultural and Ethnic Foods (3.0 units) CSU, UC

Plus the following courses:
  • NF 81 -- Cooking for your Heart and Health (1.0 unit)
  • PE 34 -- Fitness for Living (1.0 unit)
  • PSYC 40 -- Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling (3.0 units)
Total units = 17.5

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Nutrition Program Assistant - Level 2 - Weight Management Program Emphasis Certificate (E1336) will be able to:
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Mt. SAC Certificate Application Form

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Download a Certificate Application - pdf

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Do you Qualify for Certificates in Nutrition and Food?

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