Degree in Fitness/ Nutrition.

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You should consider whether or not you'll ever want the RD credential that is typical in nutrition/food science. If so, the path is very specific. My background is as a chef, not a dietitian, so the path that worked for me might not work for others. That said, and don't take this the wrong way, but being "into" a diet du jour is not the same thing as studying nutrition academically. I'm not debating the health or lifestyle decisions of Paleo or any other, but realize that studying nutrition and or food science academically means studying evidence based practice. Terms like "mainsteam" might mean something different to you than they do to me, because to me "mainstream" means magazine-pop-culture-pseudoscience. In other words, the information is gained through word of mouth and sharing experiences as opposed to being researched, tested, evaluated, revised, reported, and published for criticism. I'm always skeptical of anything that's being marketed instead of reviewed, or that has attempted to go around the rigor of critique by just bombing the marketplace. Truly, I'm not judging, just saying that what you are looking for you might not find in a traditional nutrition / food science program, because it's based on science.

You may find good philosophical fits in the alternative medicine schools. I'd caution you to try and find an accredited one, but these schools are likely where you'll find a lot of support for WELLNESS through food as a lifestyle. This program is accredited and may be a good fit for you. Good luck! Nutrition Degree Programs | Bastyr University