Dietetics and Nutrition

It is true that “you are what you eat”, and we learn more each day about the importance of nutrition in preventing illness and early or premature death. Nutrition is the science of food and its effects on the body. Food becomes part of the body’s chemistry when it is eaten, and it has a direct relationship to good or poor health. Dietitians are nutrition experts who counsel individuals and groups about food and about changing a diet to correct health problems. People who are ill or injured have special nutritional needs. Registered dietitians develop plans to meet those needs. Dietitians also analyze food and study the way the body uses food. Dietetic technicians work with dietitians to carry out nutrition plans, especially in large facilities such as schools, hospitals, and food service industries. Nutritionists specialize in promoting health and good eating habits through education, research, and community programs.

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