Overview - Week 1
History of the Profession
How did careers in nutrition come about? In this module, you will learn how this profession started and progressed throughout the years with changes in dietary guidelines, culture, and technology.
Objectives
By the end of this week you will be able to...
- Identify key historical figures, scientific discoveries, and legislation related to the field of nutrition, dietetics and foodservice management.
- Describe professional behaviors in the workplace and which ones you are going to focus on
- Explain what a professional organization can do for you and which ones are relevant to the field
Weekly Schedule
| Activity | Estimated time required |
|---|---|
| Lecture review | 20-30 minutes |
| Discussion: Who am I and how I got interested in nutrition | 15-30 minutes |
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Assignments: Career goals and objectives |
60-90 minutes |
| Quiz: Basics and history of the nutrition profession | 15-30 minutes |