[Current status of higher education of food technology in Argentina, with reference to the place of nutrition in study plans].

A survey of federal and private universities where Food Technology courses can be taken was carried out. According to the length of the studies, the courses were classified as "technical-intermediate" (up to four years) or "superior" (over four years). At present there are six federal and three private universities where Food Technology courses are offered (Table 1). From the discussion of the professional profile of the Food Technologist it was concluded that the curricula of "superior" courses should have a 100-hour course of Nutrition. General and specific objectives of a model Nutrition course are outlined.