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Why study Nutrition and Dietetics?<\/h1>Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Nutrition at URI?<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Our Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The faculty and staff<\/a> 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.                      <\/p>\n\n\nView PROGRAMS<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to work with faculty to conduct innovative research<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n\n\nLearn MORE<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Outreach & Experiential Education<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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)<\/a>, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)<\/a>, and Food Recovery for Rhode Island<\/a>. Along with these programs, there are many other opportunities, such as URI Free Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a> for experiential learning that students can participate in while receiving credits towards their degree.<\/p>\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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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. <\/p>

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