A bachelor's degree in nutrition (BA) is an undergraduate program that aims to teach students about the connection between diet, health, and illness. In order to promote health and avoid disease, this curriculum places a strong emphasis on diet and nutrition.  Dietary planning, food systems, nutritional science, and  the sociocultural dimensions of food are among the topics taught to students. Graduates of the program are equipped for a range of careers in the food business, healthcare, teaching, and volunteer work.