Dominican University

NUTRITION SEMINAR: COMMUNITY (NUTR 502)

Term: 2020-2021 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

	Ana IrizarryShow MyInfo popup for Ana Irizarry
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	Carol GarciaShow MyInfo popup for Carol Garcia
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Schedule

Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (9/4/2020 - 9/4/2020) Location: PRY PRY 259
Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (9/18/2020 - 9/25/2020) Location: PRY PRY 263
Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (10/9/2020 - 10/9/2020) Location: PRY PRY 263
Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (10/30/2020 - 10/30/2020) Location: PRY PRY 263
Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (11/13/2020 - 11/13/2020) Location: PRY PRY E-DIN
Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (12/4/2020 - 12/4/2020) Location: PRY

Description

This seminar will review the role of the Registered Dietitian in a variety of community-based settings while addressing nutrition
needs throughout the life cycle. Students will learn the roles of the various nutrition-related government agencies and using their critical thinking
skills will determine and make pertinent referrals. Students will improve their communication skills through presentations (in-person, online,
graphic, and professional writing) while teaching in a culturally diverse community. Students will be responsible for creating, managing, and
leading discussions associated with relevant course issues as well as incorporating additional components and levels of complexity to
projects/assignments as assigned by course instructor. Course Fee Applies.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice, Master of Business Administration with a
Coordinated Program in Dietetics, or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway