Applied Human Nutrition — Dietetics

The dietetics program is for those students who want to become professional dietitians (PDt or RD), legally registered to practice in theCanadian province(s) of their choice. The BScAHN (Dietetics) program supports the achievement of the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP) and meets the guidelines of Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) so that graduates can apply for a dietetic internship and become registered.Dietetics integrates and applies the principles of food, nutrition and health to promote the nutritional well-being of the public. Dietetics prepares students for careers in a variety of settings such as community nutrition, long-term care, hospitals, home care, fitness centres, or private practice. Dietitians are increasingly found in non-traditional roles such as supermarkets, food industry, food and equipment sales, and health care management.

Field of study: Dietetics/Dietitian (RD), Human Nutrition