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
- In Government and Private Hospitals, and Other Agencies
- Dietary Director
- Chief Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Therapeutic Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Administrative Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Teaching Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Research Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Public Health Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Clinical Dietitian
- Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Consultant
- In Food Industry
- Nutritionist-Dietitian in Quality Control Department
- Nutritionist-Dietitian in the Test Kitchen (Product Development)
- Teaching Nutritionist-Dietitian (Product Demonstrator, etc)
- Research Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Consultant
- In School
- Administrator (Dean/Director/Head/Chairperson/Coordinator)
- Teacher
- Researcher
- In Foodservice establishments (e.g. Hotels/Restaurants/Cafeteria)
- Food Service Manager
- Canteen Supervisor
- Food Service Supervisor
- Menu Planner
- Food Checker
- Allied Fields
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Sports/Kinetics
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology/Genetics
- Health Administration/Management
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
- 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:
- Educate and train ND students to successfully pass the national licensure examination and practice their profession towards serving God and humanity.
- 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.
- Maintain at least 75 to 100 percent passing rate in all areas of nutrition assessment.
- 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
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Welbert A. Ronquillo, MSAPN, RND Chairperson |
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Leila R. Demol, MSND | Genevieve C. Tonog, MSc, RND | Abigail Gay Barba, MSAPN, RND |
Research Endeavors
Ronquillo, Welbert, MSAPN, RND
Ronquillo, W. A., Gatchalian-Yee, M., Mopera, L. E., & Barrion, A. S. A. (2020). Development of Saba (Musa “BBB” acuminata x balbisiana) Peel-Monggo [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] flours with Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Lam.) polvoron bar. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 11(04), 262.
Tonog, Genevieve, MSc, RND
LP, L., & LA, T. G. A. (2020). Department of Marine Biology, Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), Malita Davao Occidental Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Adventist Medical Center College San Miguel, Iligan City, Philippines. Journal of Experimental Research, 8(1).
Jose, R. P., Ramos, K. P., Odchimar, N. M. O., Pizon, J. R. L., Tonog, G. C., Lumogdang, L. P., & Torres, M. A. J. (2015). Geometric Morphometric Analysis of Population Differentiation in Two Species of Stem Borers from Bohol, Philippines. IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation, 13(1), 1-1.