Welcome from the Department Chair

The faculty and staff of the coordinated programs in Nutrition and Dietetics would like to thank you for considering Loma Linda University as you pursue your educational goals in nutrition and dietetics.

Loma Linda University offers educational opportunities in programs at the bachelor’s degree level, at the Masters degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics, and at the MPH degree level in Public Health Nutrition.
The bachelor's and master's degree programs lead to eligibility to write the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian.

We also offer a Master’s Degree in Nutrition Care Management. This degree program is for established registered dietitians entering leadership positions in the profession.

Nutrition and Dietetics faculty are Christian educators whose professional expertise is utilized in all programs. Each faculty member is an experienced nutrition and dietetics professional who is committed to graduating individuals who are well prepared to enter the field of nutrition and dietetics. Faculty members are involved in many professional activities outside the department that contribute to the development of the profession or assist in international food and nutrition issues.

If, after reviewing our website, you have any specific questions or require assistance in evaluating your transcripts, please contact our office at (909) 558-4593 or by email at nutrition@llu.edu. We will be happy to assist you.
 
Cindy Kosch, MS, RD
Department Chair

Exploring the World of Nutrition and Dietetics

The world of nutrition and dietetics provides a rewarding career in applying expert knowledge of food and the physical and social sciences to help solve problems of food excesses, inadequate intake, or food insecurity. Nutrition deals with the science of how the body uses food that contains nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to its full advantage; dietetics is the art of using food to make eating a pleasurable experience and provide abundant health and a long life for all.

The nutrition and dietetics programs prepares competent, entry-level dietitians to meet the needs of Seventh-day Adventist healthcare and educational facilities, as well as community based needs locally, nationally, and internationally. Alumni members currently serve across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. Several professional service opportunities are available, both nationally and internationally, after graduating from Loma Linda University. Come join our world.

Program Accreditation Information

Our programs are currently granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, ACEND, 120 Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago Il, 60606-6995 (800) 877-1600 ext 5400. https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/coordinated-programs-in-dietetics.