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 healthy and fit and who want to turn this passion into a career motivating others to improve their eating habits. The Didactic Program (DPD) in Nutrition and Dietetics provides a science-based, healthcare-oriented approach to food and nutrition accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics