Students have the opportunity to apply theories of dietetic practice in a functional setting.
The clinical component involves preceptor supervised hospital and community based experiences in rural areas. To present comprehensive dietetics information and to provide practice opportunities in health care and community settings. To focus on the development of the dietitian as a nutritional health provider especially in a rural setting. To initiate the preparation of students for careers in promoting optimal health by incorporating positive food and nutrition strategies which influence the well-being of individual, target groups, and the community. Understand the complexities of foodservice systems and the management techniques involved.