Why study nutrition and dietetics?
Nutrition and dietetics play a pivotal role in health and disease prevention. This is a great field for those interested in helping others make educated decisions to optimize their health through nutrition.
Common careers in nutrition and dietetics include:
- Food service director
- Clinical nutrition
- Corporate wellness
- Women, infant, and child clinics
- Performance nutrition
- Nutrition counseling
- Eating disorder counseling
- Private practice
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NDEP Recruitment Video
Why study nutrition and dietetics at Viterbo?
Cost-Effective and Time Efficient
Master’s Option in Community Medical Dietetics
Qualified students can receive guaranteed early entry into Viterbo’s Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics program. The program includes 1,152 ACEND-accredited professional practice hours required to become eligible for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Nation-wide
Coordinated internship placements
Viterbo’s clinical coordinator helps place students at professional practice sites tailored to their interests. Past students have gained experience with professional sports organizations, such as the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, or studied abroad in Spain while working with professional athletes.
State-of-the-art
Food science labs and nutrition assessment technology
Students gain hands-on experience with nutrition assessment equipment in the Simulation Lab, building confidence in clinical skills before working with real patients. In our Food Science Labs, they learn to prepare healthy, affordable meals—an essential skill for teaching others to make nutritious choices.
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How do I become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)?
To become an RDN one must earn a master’s degree from an accredited university and perform 1,000 hours of supervised practice. Viterbo University is one of only 52 programs in the U.S. to offer coordinated programs where you earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree along with fulfilling the minimum 1,000 hour supervised practice requirement.
