Content - Week 1

Description:

How did the profession of dietetics begin? This week we will look back at the history surrounding the emergence of nutrition and dietetics as a career.  We will also explore some important discoveries in nutrition and how they shaped our field.  This lesson will also being to examine professionalism and how it relates to you. 

Purpose:

These videos will help you understand how our profession developed and how you can look to the future to see what area you might explore for a career. 

What to gain:

How did the field of nutrition and dietetics emerge? What were the first nutritional discoveries? How can I start to get involved in my field? What professional behaviors do I need  to work on?

Upcoming activities:

Click next to watch the lecture and other supporting videos.  After that  you will be participating in a discussion or making a video for the discussion that shares your background and why you are considering this field.  Finally, there are 2 assignments and a Quiz to take.

Next week are going to begin to explore our nutrition programs here starting with the Certified Dietary Manager.