Dietetics student finds studies applicable broadly in life and sports
October 25, 2021
MSU athlete Alixandra Krawcke wants to work as a sports dietician or in research after pursuing a master’s degree following graduation.
The dietetics program focuses on the study of food and nutrition in relation to preventing and treating disease and maintaining and promoting good health. Dietetics is a people-oriented, science-focused and evidence-based field.
Studying dietetics is the first step toward earning the registered dietitian professional credential. Many dietitians work in clinical health care settings such as hospitals and extended-care facilities.
The MSU Dietetics undergraduate program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) in Nutrition and Dietetics as a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) that meets or exceeds the minimum academic requirements for professionally qualified dietitians. MSU has one of the largest dietetics programs in the United States.
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Core areas of study include:
Enrollment in the dietetics major is limited, and the profession requires acceptance into a competitive post-bachelor’s dietetic internship in order to be eligible to take the registered dietitian examination. Learn more about the dietetics major entry requirement.
Learn more about required courses in the undergraduate dietetics program.
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A large number of dietitians work in a clinical practice like a hospital or extended care facility. Many dietitians also work in community health settings, such as at a health departments and with programs for at-risk populations, including children and seniors.
Some dietitians' responsibilities are concentrated in the food service operations where dietary modifications may be necessary.
Dietetics prepares students for a variety of career paths:
Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with past graduates, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in nutrition, dietetics and food-related fields.
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MSU athlete Alixandra Krawcke wants to work as a sports dietician or in research after pursuing a master’s degree following graduation.
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In addition to student jobs and internships, there are education abroad and undergraduate research opportunities.
There are also a variety of student clubs and organizations including:
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