The Food and Nutrition concentration is in the Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion major, and is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). It focuses on the study of nutrients in food and their relationship to health and disease. Individuals with a degree in nutrition may be employed with state agencies, in food service, or with major food manufacturers. Many settings require individuals to hold the credential of registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). Registered dietitian nutritionists are nutrition experts who apply the science of nutrition by utilizing nutrition knowledge to promote health andor treat disease. Registered dietitian nutritionists, sometimes referred to as registered dietitians or simply dietitians, work in hospitals, clinics, community settings, private consulting practices, sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs, food and nutrition-related businesses and industry, pharmaceutical companies, and more.