Introduction to Dietetics – for New and Prospective Students
WHAT IS DIETETICS?
Dietetics is a health – related career that involves translating the sciences of nutrition and food to promote good health. In short, it’s Nutrition, Food & Health! It is a vital and growing profession with many career possibilities. Dietitians have an aptitude for science, an interest in nutrition and food, and enjoy working with people.
Dietetics is a challenging biological field. In addition to courses in nutritional sciences and food science, you will study microbiology, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry. Dietetics students also study food service systems management, business, psychology, statistics and communication.