该计划向学生提供ACEND为入门级营养师/营养师制定的学术要求。该计划的毕业生将收到由DPND计划主任签名的验证声明。然后，毕业生有资格通过饮食实习或遍布全国的个性化监督实践途径来申请ACEND认可的监督实践计划。完成监督操作要求后，个人可以参加由营养注册委员会进行的注册考试。通过注册考试即可获得注册营养师营养师（RDN）的证书。营养保健机构，食品服务组织，政府机构和咨询工作中的营养师可以获得职业机会。一些人使用该程序为营养相关领域的研究生学习做准备。
The program provides students with the academic requirements established by ACEND for entry-level dietitians/nutritionists. Graduates of the program receive a verification statement signed by the DPND program director. Graduates are then eligible to apply for a ACEND-accredited supervised practice program via dietetic internships or individualized supervised practice pathways that are available throughout the country. After completing the supervised practice requirements, individuals may take the registration examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Passing the registration examination earns the credentials of registered dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Career opportunities are available to dietitians in health facilities, food service organizations, government agencies, and consulting work. Some individuals use this program to prepare for graduate study in nutrition-related areas.