Countless studies have found that dietary changes can control or prevent health conditions like heart disease or diabetes. Graduates in the field of dietetics can have a powerful impact on the healthcare system at large by using this knowledge to educate individuals on the importance of making good dietary choices.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.