BS in Nutrition and Dietetics: Community Nutrition

University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati Nutrition & Dietetics - Community Nutrition major provides a foundation in nutrition, food science, medical nutrition therapy, health promotion and wellness. The top-ranked Nutrition and Dietetics program combines science and behavior and will transform you into an expert in food and its vital role in our overall health and the management and prevention of disease.The Community track allows you the flexibility to concentrate your studies on learning more about community-based intervention programs and wellness solutions. You will learn to develop programs that create changes in knowledge, attitudes, behavior and health outcomes for individuals and groups. Coursework in public health in addition to clinical nutrition courses prepares students interested in a variety of careers as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in healthcare facilities and community and public health settings.The Nutrition & Dietetics – Community Nutrition major is your first step to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist. Completion of the curriculum meets the academic requirements for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), set forth by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND). The option provides you with the didactic requirements necessary to apply for an accredited post-baccalaureate dietetic internship and ultimately become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) after passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam. Many states require additional licensure to practice as an RDN.

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