Dietetics - Indiana University - Bloomington

Dietetics from Indiana University - Bloomington is a Campus Bachelor Dietetics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Dietetics is the science of applying food and nutrition to health. A vital, growing fi eld, dietetics offers numerous career opportunities in clinical and community settings, in private practice, in business and industry, in sports, in health care, in education, in food service, and in research. About the Program The dietetics program prepares students to become Registered Dietitians (R.D.). Focused on dietary intervention, health promotion, and disease prevention, the curriculum includes science courses such as chemistry, biology, and anatomy as well as social science courses such as psychology and sociology. Your nutrition courses can prepare you for such tasks as planning a nutritionally adequate diet for a child with diabetes or evaluating lab data of someone on dialysis. Solid Preparation and Strong Ties The Dietetics Program offers you the experience, skills, and support you need to be successful in the field. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). We have well-equipped food and nutrition labs for active learning. The student-run Dietetics Club provides volunteer and leadership opportunities, allowing majors to grow academically and professionally. Over the past 10 years, 85 percent of our graduates have passed the Registered Dietitian Exam on their first try. Job Outlook and Salaries With the public's increasing interest in disease prevention and nutrition? combined with a growing and aging population?employment of dietitians is expected to grow faster than the average through 2014. According to the American Dietetic Association's 2005 membership survey, the median annual salary for R.D.'s is $49,500. Entry-level salaries range from $34,000 to $44,000. As with any profession, salaries vary by geographic region, employment setting, and job responsibilities. Many registered dietitians?particularly those in private practice, business, the food industry, and consulting?can earn more than $60,000 annually. Career Opportunities Registered Dietitians work in a variety of fi elds, educating their clients on the connection between food, fi tness, and health. On the job, an R.D. might: Administer medical nutrition therapy as part of a health care team Manage food service operations in hospitals, health care facilities, or schools Work in public relations, product development, or marketing Counsel athletes, extended care facility residents, or company employees on wellness Work with research teams at food or pharmaceutical companies, universities, or hospitals Educate the public on environmental health concerns and alternative therapies View more details on Indiana University - Bloomington, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dietetics courses.