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Dietetics is an interdisciplinary science that studies the application of the principles of human nutrition and foods. Dietetics is becoming increasingly important in the maintenance of health and the prevention of diseases for people of all ages -- from infancy to old age.

The undergraduate program in dietetics at Bowling Green State University is distinguished by:

• Opportunities to work closely with talented faculty members who are outstanding teachers and   scholars;
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experiences;
• Coursework that focuses on both personal and professional skills;
• A focus on lifelong learning.

The Dietetics Program is currently granted Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606

For general information regarding the field of Dietetics, watch this video clip prepared by the American Dietetic Association that describes what a registered dietician does.  See also the RD Fact Sheet for information about the process of becoming a registered dietician.

• Mission Statement
• Program Goals and Outcomes
• Preparation for the Internship Application

Additional links:

• Students in Action

21st Century Nutrition Challenges:  Food and Nutrition Symposium 2009:

• Advancing Nutrition in Diabetes
• American Lifestyle Behaviors and the Quest for Prevention
• Nutritional Challenges of Post Bariatric Surgery
• Transitional Feeding
• Eating Disorders: Demanding Nutrition Challenges

21st Century Nutrition Challenges:  Food and Nutrition Symposium 2010:

• Nutrition Authority in Crisis
• Red Peppers Effect on Appetite and Thermogenesis
• Bariatric Surgery
• Patient Centered Medical Homes
• How to Bag Better Nutrition
• Energy Expenditure - Evidence for Estimation, Measurement and Application
• Understanding and Identifying Eating Disorders:  An Overview of Symptomatology, Gender Differences, and Cultural Considerations

21st Century Nutrition Challenges:  Food and Nutrition Symposium 2011:

• Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease
• Critical Mass: The Role of Lean Body Mass in Strengthening Outcomes
• Functional Foods for the Prevention of Prostate Cancer
• Eat Well, Love Better, Move More: Treatment for Cardiometabolic Syndrome
• Food Sensitivities Niche for Private Practice