Dietetics & Nutrition
Use food as medicine to improve health and treat disease
What You'll Study
Dietetics is the science of nutrition. Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the experts on what to eat. They work in hospitals treating patients, in sports teams fueling athletes, or in communities fighting chronic disease.
- Biochemistry of Nutrition
- Food Science
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Counseling Skills
- Public Health
- Food Service Management
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You are obsessed with food and how it affects the body
- ✓You want to help prevent diseases like diabetes
- ✓You like cooking but also science
- ✓You are a good listener/coach
- ✓You are healthy and want to inspire others
- ✓You want a flexible healthcare career
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You push fad diets (RDs follow science)
- ✕You dislike chemistry (it is heavy on chem)
- ✕You judge people's eating habits (you need empathy)
- ✕You want to be a chef (this is science/clinical)
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Do you read nutrition labels?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Other Common Career Paths
- •Registered Dietitian (RD)
- •Sports Nutritionist
- •Food Service Manager
- •Public Health Educator
Industries
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Keep a food journal for 3 days and analyze your micronutrients.
Plan a week of meals for someone with a specific restriction (e.g., Gluten Free).
Research the nutritional difference between fresh and frozen veggies and write a summary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dietitian (RD) is a protected licensed title. Anyone can call themselves a Nutritionist. RD is the medical standard.
BS is min, but Master's is becoming required for RD exam.
No! It is diabetes, cancer recovery, allergies, pediatric growth, etc.
Yes, lots of biochemistry to understand metabolism.
Hospitals, Schools, Gyms, Private Practice.
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