Nutrition & Dietitics

Overview

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the science of food, human nutrition, and dietary management. The program covers topics such as nutrition science, food science, human biology, biochemistry, and the social and behavioral aspects of food and nutrition.

Recognition, Accreditation, and Affiliation

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is duly recognized course by the Commission of Higher Education under the RA 7722 section 13 known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”. AMCC received its government recognition No. 033, Series 2014 to offer the degree program in Iligan City by the virtue of resolution No. 153-2000, Series of 2000.

2020

• 100% performance rate for AMCC and 57.7% for the national level

2019

• 100% performance rate for AMCC and 63.8% for the national level

2018

• 100% performance rate for AMCC and 63.1% for the national level

2017

• 100% performance rate for AMCC and 71.6% for the national level

Future Employment Possibilities

1. In Government and Private Hospitals, and Other Agencies
   1. Dietary Director
   2. Chief Nutritionist-Dietitian
   3. Therapeutic Nutritionist-Dietitian
   4. Administrative Nutritionist-Dietitian
   5. Teaching Nutritionist-Dietitian
   6. Research Nutritionist-Dietitian
   7. Public Health Nutritionist-Dietitian
   8. Clinical Dietitian
   9. Nutritionist-Dietitian
   10. Consultant
2. In Food Industry
   1. Nutritionist-Dietitian in Quality Control Department
   2. Nutritionist-Dietitian in the Test Kitchen (Product Development)
   3. Teaching Nutritionist-Dietitian (Product Demonstrator, etc)
   4. Research Nutritionist-Dietitian
   5. Consultant
3. In School
   1. Administrator (Dean/Director/Head/Chairperson/Coordinator)
   2. Teacher
   3. Researcher
4. In Foodservice establishments (e.g. Hotels/Restaurants/Cafeteria)
   1. Food Service Manager
   2. Canteen Supervisor
   3. Food Service Supervisor
   4. Menu Planner
   5. Food Checker
5. Allied Fields
   1. Medicine 
   2. Nursing 
   3. Sports/Kinetics
   4. Dentistry
   5. Public Health
   6. Microbiology
   7. Molecular Biology/Genetics
   8. Health Administration/Management
   9. Hotel and Restaurant Management
   10. Health Education

Vision

A department that would produce globally competitive Nutritionists-Dietitians through competent and holistic education.

Mission

Training and preparing graduates for excellent global service to God and humanity.

Objectives

The Nutrition and Dietetics program of AMCC is dedicated to:

1. Educate and train ND students to successfully pass the national licensure examination and practice their profession towards serving God and humanity.
2. Prepare ND students to become foremost and competitive in the practice of nutrition and dietetics in multiple settings particularly in food, clinical, and community nutrition area.
3. Maintain at least 75 to 100 percent passing rate in all areas of nutrition assessment.
4. Create and strengthen linkages with other renowned institutions for internship/job training and potential job placement opportunities.

Logo

Nutrition and Dietetics logo of Adventist Medical Center College represent the holistic nutrition, preventive lifestyle to diseases, and promotes optimal nutrition across all ages.

Faculty

Welbert A. Ronquillo, MSAPN, RND Chairperson
Leila R. Demol, MSND	Genevieve C. Tonog, MSc, RND	Abigail Gay Barba, MSAPN, RND