This study compared attitudes and confidence levels, regarding classroom nutrition education, of seventh grade teachers of nutrition, family and consumer sciences (FCS), or health education. A 17-item online questionnaire was used to obtain the data from randomly selected schools in Louisiana. Teachers who reported an educational background in FCS (n = 75) were significantly more confident in teaching nutrition and influencing students' nutrition related behaviors than teachers without an FCS background (n = 28). The findings suggest that teachers with an FCS background are more confident teaching students about healthy nutrition habits and are more likely to influence student behavior regarding nutrition. (Contains 3 tables.)