NDFS 290
Introduction to Dietetics
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
The profession of dietetics; exposure to specialty areas through guest lectures.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 9: P, E, I (Pass-fail grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Title
How to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Learning Outcome
Understand how to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, including:
Educational requirements and various routes to completion.
Requirements for acceptance to the Didactic Program in Dietetics at BYU.
Requirements for acceptance to a Dietetic Internship.
Requirements for eligibility for Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Requirements for maintenance of continuing CDR Registration.
Title
Defining a Professional
Learning Outcome
Understand what it means to be a professional.
Title
Future Job Opportunities
Learning Outcome
Identify what future job opportunities are predicted in the profession of dietetics.
Title
Defining a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Learning Outcome
Understand what a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is.
Title
Exposure to Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jobs
Learning Outcome
Have exposure to a variety of jobs currently held by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Title
Your Dietetic Area of Interest
Learning Outcome
Identify which area of dietetics is personally most appealing
