Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics is a program taught at Sinclair Community College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Nutrition and Dietetics at Sinclair Community College introduces key topics across nutrition, wellness, medical terminology for dietetics, and the nutrition care process. Students explore in-depth nutrition principles in DIT 1525 Human Nutrition, nutrition through the lifecycle in DIT 1630 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle, and community nutrition in DIT 1635 Community Nutrition. The curriculum also includes nutrition for exercise and sport science in DIT 1825 Nutrition for Exercise & Sport Science and food, culture, and cuisine in DIT 2305 Food, Culture & Cuisine and DIT 2310 Lab for Food, Culture & Cuisine.

Course delivery combines classroom study with labs and supervised practice. Students complete directed practice hours and supervised practice hours in courses such as DIT 1630 and DIT 1635, and they complete hands-on institutional foodservice experience in DIT 2515 Foodservice Systems Supervised Practice. Some courses include exams and certifications, including a National Restaurant Association Education Foundation ManageFirst Nutrition Exam in DIT 1108 and a ServSafe (level II) certificate via the ServSafe exam in DIT 2510 Institutional Food Safety & Quantity Food Systems. DIT 1105 Exploration of the Nutrition & Dietetics Profession uses an expert panel discussion venue with area nutrition professionals.

DIT 1105 introduces the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics professional organization and covers credentialing processes, standards of practice, and the Academy Code of Ethics through review and case study assessment. Students initiate a professional e-portfolio in DIT 1105, which is maintained throughout the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician program. DIT 2101 Dining Assistant Dietary Aide awards a Dining Assistant Certificate from the Ohio Department of Health upon completion, and it has no textbook costs.

Modules

• DIT 1105 Exploration of the Nutrition & Dietetics Profession
• DIT 1108 Nutrition for the Culinary Professional
• DIT 1111 Nutrition & Wellness
• DIT 1210 Medical Terminology for Dietetics
• DIT 1525 Human Nutrition
• DIT 1630 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
• DIT 1635 Community Nutrition
• DIT 1825 Nutrition for Exercise & Sport Science
• DIT 2101 Dining Assistant Dietary Aide
• DIT 2180 Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dietary Managers
• DIT 2240 Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition Counseling & Education
• DIT 2297 Special Topics

The minimum requirements for admission in Nutrition and Dietetics at Sinclair Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Sinclair Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Sinclair Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.sinclair.edu/course/params/subject/DIT

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.