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Nutrition and Dietetics
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Want to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? Major in Nutrition and Dietetics!
Do you enjoy science, want to help others, and have a passion for health and wellness? A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Delaware can prepare you for a career where you make a real difference in people's lives.
You'll discover how food affects the body, learn the science behind preventing and managing disease, and gain hands-on experiences that prepare you to work with individuals, families, athletes, and communities. Whether your goal is to improve patient health, enhance athletic performance, promote community wellness, or shape the future of nutrition through research, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to make an impact.
Our accredited program, through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, provides a strong foundation for students pursuing careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). After completing the undergraduate degree, students continue their professional preparation through a master's degree and supervised practice program required for RDN credentialing.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition in the Lifespan
- Nutrition Metabolism
- Health and Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Public Health and Community Nutrition
- Foodservice Management
CAREER OPTIONS
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Sports Nutrition
- Public Health
- Business and Industry
- Private Practice
- Foodservice Management
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Graduate school for nutrition, public health, or allied professions
What’s special about this program?
The Nutrition and Dietetics major provides students the opportunity to work closely with faculty in their program. Experiential opportunities are available in and out of the classroom. Students will gain skills in nutrition education, counseling, management, resource development and research. Courses include hands-on labs and real world experiences in food service, community and simulated medical settings. Professional Academic Advisors and Faculty Mentors provide one-to-one career and graduate school guidance.
Get Involved
Students have a number of opportunities to be involved in major-related activities including:
- Volunteering at UD's Nutrition Clinic and the Performance Nutrition Center
- Nutrition and Dietetics Club
- Nutrition and Disabilities Club
- Healthy Hens
- Undergraduate Research Program (Summer Scholars, Summer Fellowship)
- Study Abroad (domestic and international)
Sample curriculum
| CHEM101/103 | General Chemistry I and lab
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| CHEM104/134 | General Chemistry II and lab
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH114 | College Mathematics & Statistics
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HBNS103
| Intro to Nutrition Professions |
HBNS200 | Nutrition Concepts |
| BISC207/217 | Introductory Biology I with Laboratory
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| PSYC100 | General Psychology
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| First Year Seminar Breadth Requirement |
| KAAP309/310 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
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| CHEM213/215 | Elem Organic Chem and Lab
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| CHEM214/216 | Elem. Biochemistry and Lab
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| HBNS201 | Food Concepts
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| HBNS250 | Intro to the Nutrition Care Process
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| STAT200 | Basic Statistical Practice or approved equivalent
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| HBNS305 | Nutrition in the Lifespan
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| HBNS235 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Healthcare
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| HBNS360 | Introduction to Public Health and Community Nutrition
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| HBNS446 | Teaching Methods: Nutrition/Food
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| HBNS321 | Quantity Food Production & Service
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| HBNS322 | Management. of Food & Nutrition Services
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| HBNS327 | On-Site Food Production
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| HBNS330 | Nutrition Counseling
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| HBNS390 | Research Methods in Nutrition
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| HBNS404 | Dietetic Professional Skills Seminar
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| MGMT309 | Organizational Behavior
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| Breadth Requirement |
| HBNS400 | Macronutrients
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| HBNS401 | Micronutrients
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| HBNS421 | Health and Nutritional Assessment Methods (Discovery Learning Experience)
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| HBNS450 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I
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| HBNS451 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II
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| HBNS460 | Community Nutrition
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| HBNS461 | Community Nutrition Field Experience
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| Free Electives |
