DHN 728 - DIETETICS SUPERVISED PRACTICE: COMMUNITY NUTRITION I

College of Ag, Food and Environment

Credits: 2

This course provides the first part of a supervised practice in community nutrition for students pursuing a career in dietetics. They will gain experience by working in public and private organizations to provide food and nutrition services, apply public policy, develop relevant programs and deliver nutrition education to target audiences. As well, students will monitor nutrition care for target audience groups across the lifespan and develop food and nutrition intervention programs that are evidence-based and community-based to promote health and manage or prevent disease.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to UK DHN Accelerated Coordinated Program or UK DHN Dietetic Internship.
Approved for Distance Learning.