Nutrition, Wellness, and Healthy Cooking, Certificate of Achievement

This program provides students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to prepare balanced, health-supportive meals that promote wellness and help prevent chronic disease. Emphasizing safe, practical, and culturally responsive food preparation, the program integrates nutrition science with culinary techniques to meet diverse dietary needs in personal, community, and professional settings. This certificate prepares students for entry-level opportunities in nutrition, foodservice, and community wellness, while also supporting lifelong healthy eating practices. 

The department anticipates 30 students completing each year. 

Goals: The certificate of achievement in Nutrition, Wellness, and Healthy Cooking is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to integrate nutrition principles into everyday cooking, support health and wellness, and prevent chronic disease. The program emphasizes culturally responsive, safe, and health-supportive food preparation techniques that respect diverse dietary needs. Students will gain hands-on experience in planning, preparing, and evaluating balanced meals, while also developing professional and personal competencies that support careers in nutrition, foodservice, and community wellness. 

This certificate prepares students for entry-level opportunities in nutrition, foodservice, and community wellness, while also supporting lifelong healthy eating practices.

There is a pre-existing Nutrition Assistant Associate in Science degree at Long Beach City College.. 

In our service area, several institutions offer programs related to nutrition, health, and wellness; however, the Nutrition, Wellness, and Healthy Cooking Certificate of Achievement at LBCC is unique in its integration of nutrition science with practical, hands-on cooking skills. This specific combination prepares students to promote health through balanced, culturally responsive, and wellness-focused meals while building competencies for careers in community health, foodservice, and culinary nutrition. While neighboring colleges may offer programs in Nutrition and Wellness, or Fitness Education, LBCC’s certificate distinguishes itself by emphasizing the role of healthy cooking as both a personal and professional tool for disease prevention and wellness promotion. 

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