The Profession Dietetics is a health profession which focuses on the science of nutrition and the art of applying that knowledge to help others. The educational background of graduates in dietetics provides a base for a wide variety of employment opportunities. Registered dieticians are employed in clinical dietetics, food service management, and community or public health nutrition.
Clinical dietitians work in hospitals as members of the health care team.
Public health or community agencies employ dietitians to work in health maintenance clinics, governmental food programs, and maternal and child health clinics. In these settings dietitians screen clients for eligibility for supplemental feeding programs, perform nutritional assessments and dietary counseling, and conduct classes on such topics as infant feeding and prenatal and geriatric nutrition. The Educational Program UNMC offers a 9-month generalist dietetic internship program. Admission Requirements Applicants must have completed all academic requirements from an ADA-approved undergraduate program in dietetics or foods and nutrition. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a scale of 4.0 is required.