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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

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
University transfer 2 years at PCC + 2 years at university

What will you learn?

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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