The Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science program focuses on the biological, chemical and physical components of food and the ways in which these ingredients affect health. The Nutrition and Dietetics option focuses on the application of physical, biological and social sciences to the study of foods and nutrition, educating students in the knowledge of food and nutrition as related to health issues, and it prepares graduates in the field of nutritional science for careers as registered dietitians and nutritionists. <br>The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is inspired by the belief that a supportive, challenging learning environment is a foundation for the personal, intellectual and professional development of our students, faculty and staff. Family and Consumer Sciences encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments, focusing on the impact of physical, biological and social environments on human behavior and development.