The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics prepares you for a career as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists help people meet their nutritional needs through diet counseling and nutrition support, with the overall goals of improving health and preventing disease throughout the lifespan. Dietetics integrates knowledge of food, nutrition, management, sciences, and social sciences to improve the dietary intake and health of individuals and communities.<br><br>Becoming a Registered Dietitian<br>To qualify for the professional title of Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, you will need to complete:<br><br>Training through an academic program<br>You will fulfill this requirement by completing the B.S. in Dietetics, which includes the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses. The DPD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).<br>A supervised practice requirement<br>Complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice. This requirement is met by completing an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, individualized supervised practice program (ISPP), future education model graduate program (FEM), or coordinated Master of Science/Dietetic Internship (MS/DI) program.