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The A.N.D. - Accredited Track of the Human Nutrition and Foods program at The University of Houston is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 (Phone: 800/877-1600). Upon completion of this degree, also called the Didactic Program in Dietetics, students are eligible to apply for entry into a supervised practice program which will make them eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians. At the undergraduate level, this degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills essential for competent entry-level dietetics practice.

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutrition and Fitness Track) is a professional degree designed to provide a solid foundation in the science of nutrition and a comprehensive understanding of fitness and wellness across the lifespan and in diverse settings.

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods Nutrition and Fitness Track) is not a pathway to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students wishing to pursue the RD credential must complete the B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (ACEND Accredited Track).

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutritional Sciences Track) is a pre-professional degree plan designated to meet the requirements for pre-med, dental, optometry, pharmacy, and other post-graduate programs in the health care arena. Students completing the degree will have an in-depth knowledge of the science of nutrition and a solid foundation in applied science.

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutritional Sciences Track) is not a pathway to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students wishing to pursue the RD credential must complete the B.S. in Human Nutrition and Foods (ACEND Accredited Track).

All students wishing to gain admittance to the Nutritional Sciences track of the Human Nutrition and Foods B.S. will have to apply for admission upon reaching Junior status and a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0.