Winthrop has offered food and nutrition courses since 1887 and began dietetics education in 1917. The American Dietetic Association (ADA), a national organization of more than 66,000 dietitians and nutritionists committed to improving the health and nutrition status of Americans, has been responsible for all educational programs in dietetics since the 1940's. Winthrop has continuously offered ADA approved or accredited programs in nutrition and dietetics since that time. The department currently offers a CADE accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and a CADE accredited Internship. The Department of Human Nutrition also offers two additional undergraduate degree options, Nutrition Science and Food Systems Management, and a Master of Science degree in human nutrition.