代顿大学饮食学计划采用整体方法来整体上促进学生的学术和职业发展。作为本科营养学课程的学生，您将研究食物的科学以及营养物质在体内促进健康，预防慢性疾病和改善人类行为的作用。在练习应用我们向代顿大学校园和当地社区提供的许多与营养相关的计划中获得的知识时，您将有机会进行专业发展。
As a UD Dietetics major, you'll thrive in an environment where hands-on learning, professionalism, leadership, and evidence-based practice are at the forefront. Students are mentored and taught by registered and licensed dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with robust experience in diverse areas of practice, to support growth and development at both the personal and professional levels.<br><br>The curriculum, along with local and international experiential learning opportunities, supports students in developing the knowledge and skills required for early selection into UD's Master of Dietetics and Nutrition and Premier Dietetic Internship program. You can complete all of the components required to sit for the RDN credentialing exam within 5.5 years of starting your freshman year at UD (vs. traditional 6-7 years).