A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.
| A major in Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 5
Illinois
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL | 69
(1.7%) |  |  | |
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| | Dominican University
River Forest, IL | 4
(1.2%) |  | | |
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| | Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL | 7
(1.1%) | | | |
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| | Bradley University
Peoria, IL | 10
(0.8%) | | | |
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| | University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL | 19
(0.6%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.