The University of New Haven s nutrition and dietetics major is designed for individuals who believe in the important role proper nutrition plays in being health and fit and who want to turn this passion into a career motivating others to improve their eating habits. The Nutrition and Dietetics program provides a science-based, healthcare-oriented approach to food and nutrition that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.