The B.S. in Dietetics prepares you for a career as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, where you’ll 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.
Accreditation
The B.S. Dietetics program provides the academic coursework (Didactic Program in Dietetics, or DPD) outlined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. The DPD at the University of Rhode Island is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.