Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between nutrition and dietetics?
Nutrition is the study of how food impacts health and wellness. Dietetics focuses on the application of nutrition science through patient care, counseling and evidence-based professional practice.
Does this program prepare students to become a registered dietitian?
Yes. Samford’s ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) prepares students to apply for supervised practice programs and graduate education required for registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credentialing.
Is graduate school required for dietetics careers?
Yes. A graduate degree is required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
How is this degree different from culinary or wellness programs?
This program is grounded in nutrition science, metabolism, clinical foundations and evidence-based dietetic practice rather than culinary training alone.
What careers can graduates pursue?
Graduates may pursue careers in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, wellness programming, sports nutrition, public health and food service management or continue into graduate and supervised practice programs.
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