Dietetics

apply the principles of nutrition and meal preparation. Other occupations that work and interfere with the work of dietitians are ‘Dietetic Technicians’. According…

second, is so beautiful to me. Since I was young, I would volunteer at organizations such as the Women’s Center or the humane society. Pursuing a career in Dietetics would give me the opportunity to guide others to make healthier choices and in the end, make their lives brighter. I would love to graduate from Indiana University with a degree in Dietetics that will allow me to become a nutritionist. I wish to help people find food programs that make them feel satisfied physically and mentally.…

The world of foods and nutrition has changed greatly in recent years (Foods). Red meat, whole milk, and eggs are foods that doctors use to recommend. However, current studies have revealed these items are not truly healthy choices. Now doctors recommend leafy green vegetables, beans, whole grains, and fruits. With patience and the desire to help others, dietitians examine, treat, and plan diets for adults, as well as children with nutritional concerns. Many children struggle with obesity and…

shows that the importance of effective practitioner—patient communication vital to a healthy practice and outcome. The evidence is shown through a survey that was conducted in 2008 by R.P. Cant and R.A Aroni for the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The survey has sampled dieticians who were working in hospitals, community or private practice, and quotas of their adult patients were interviewed, the results suggested that four main communication competencies were established, one of them…

Physician Assistant: The requirements to become a physician’s assistant includes earning a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. After earning your bachelor’s degree and having healthcare-related work experience, you then need to apply to a physician assistant program, which usually is around 2 years. After earning your master’s degree, you need to become licensed to become a physician assistant. To become licensed, you must pass the Physician Assistant National…

Dietitians must earn a bachelor's degree with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), complete an approved internship that tests the knowledge and skills of their education background, and pass the national exam to become a registered Dietitian. Their areas of work include health care, business…

new friends. Another suggestion is the possibly of taking a career evaluation test of FCS. This would be useful to see where students fit best in terms of careers in the cluster of FCS. I am a FCS major with a specialization in dietetics. The main reason why I chose dietetics is because I compete in body building. Learning about nutrition has greatly benefited for me already. As a FCS major, I plan on continue using all skills that I have acquired in the future. I will use the skills I learned…

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1st Speaker: Dr. Patricia Miner- Director of ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics at Queens College. 1. The speaker spoke about how she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 21, and became interested in nutrition. She said to always pursue a job and never wait to be given one. 2. The speakers message related to the quality of life for individuals, because it shows that disease, specifically diabetes can be managed well or even prevented by eating the correct foods. 3. What I learned from the…

As a student currently attending my fifth semester at CSULB, I have completed various activities that have helped my development as a Dietetics student and aspiring Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Some of these activities include being a member of Hermanas Unidas de Long Beach (HaU), CSULB Student Dietetic Association (SDA), & Students for Sustainable Health (SSH), as well as being part of the Coca-Cola Scholars, and lastly being a student intern at the CSULB Center for Latino Community…