The study of nutrition is critical to personal and public health because the food we eat affects our quality of life – our minds, bodies, and overall health. There has never been a better time to study nutrition. URI offers a range of programs – whether you want to understand the science of nutrition, become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), build a foundation for advanced study, find a career in public health, pursue future medical training, or further your RDN credentials.
Why Nutrition at URI?
Our Programs
The faculty and staff in the Department of Nutrition teach, conduct research, and participate in outreach to the University, the State of Rhode Island, and the community at large. Our academics programs provide evidence-based knowledge and experiential opportunities to prepare students for supervised practice leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or to pursue future medical training, pre-health professional degrees, graduate studies, and careers in public health, government, industry or community organizations.
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Research Experience
Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to work with faculty to conduct innovative research in fields such as metabolism, eating behavior, energy balance, obesity, maternal and child nutrition, nutrition policy, nutrition epidemiology, outreach education and nutrition communications, and nutrition and physical activity promotion.
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Outreach & Experiential Education
Our work goes far outside of the classroom by connecting to the local community through programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), and Food Recovery for Rhode Island. Along with these programs, there are many other opportunities, such as URI Free Farmers’ Market for experiential learning that students can participate in while receiving credits towards their degree.
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Contributions made in support of the Department of Nutrition will help advance our mission of training and preparing students in nutrition and dietetics for numerous health-related careers.
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