Delta State University Nutrition and Dietetics

Coordinated Program in Dietetics in the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences at Delta State University

The Coordinated Program is committed to providing students in the state of Mississippi, and particularly the Mississippi Delta, with a well-rounded general education, consistent with a baccalaureate degree. This program serves the needs of individuals interested in attaining the academic and supervised practice components of dietetic education for entry-level dietitians. The Coordinated Program pr

oduces credentialed food and nutrition professionals who can integrate basic food and nutrition knowledge into the delivery of services to the people of the Mississippi Delta. These services involve medical nutrition therapy, education of clients in community agencies, and implementing food systems management in institutions, agencies, schools, or businesses. The curriculum of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics stresses current and research-based knowledge appropriate to dietetic careers of the present and the future. Through classroom and clinical experiences, students have opportunities to assume leadership roles in professional organizations enhancing the practice of dietetics. In addition, the Coordinated Program supports other areas of study within the university, such as nursing, education, physical education, and pre-medicine by providing required and elective courses and professional expertise. Based on this philosophy, the dietetics program at DSU strives to prepare graduates to be successful dietetics practitioners. Every effort is made to prepare students for professional practice in our service-oriented, information-based society. The importance of quality and service is emphasized because client needs and expectations must be the central focus of innovative dietetics practice. RDs must demonstrate lifelong learning, on-going self-evaluation, and adherence to a personal and professional code of ethics. The dietetics program is based on the belief that dietitians are especially qualified to provide the most up-to-date information and guidance in nutrition, encompassing health promotion and supervised practice in nutrition and foodservice systems management.

01/09/2017

The Delta State University dietetic interns completed a 2-day Lifestyle Coach Training, which is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program earlier in December.

11/24/2016

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving, DSU Family!

11/11/2016

Complimentary coffee presented by SDA if you are a Veteran!! Stop by Ewing 112! Thank a Veteran today!

11/10/2016

Veteran's Day "Salute To Service" set for Nov. 11. - News and Events The Student Dietetic Association would like to honor our veterans and active duty military. Please stop by the Family and Consumer Sciences area on the first floor of Ewing Hall for free coffee and hot chocolate between 8 a.m. and noon on Friday, Nov. 11.

10/12/2016

Dietetic interns Mason Martin and Morgan Klug helped with an employee health fair for PharmMedium recently in Cleveland.

10/11/2016

Congratulations to Greg Nyers! Greg has been featured as the October 2016 Kids Eat Right Everyday Heroes! Greg Nyers

Everyday Heroes - October 2016 The Everyday Heroes from the Foundation for October 2016.

10/05/2016

4 Reasons Why You Don't Need to Fear Carbs, According to Experts These days, carbohydrates are frequently demonized by popular media and diet culture. People often proclaim the “benefits” of low-carb diets with an almo...

09/28/2016

What is Malnutrition? | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Malnutrition is a common and detrimental condition that must be addressed quickly and comprehensively. Registered dietitian nutritionists are working hard to improve the speed and accuracy of malnutrition diagnosis and nutrition interventions in health care.

09/22/2016

Congratulations to the Bolivar county Health Department on receiving the Loving Support Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service award.
"I'm glad we were able to accomplish this feat. I think that we're always in need of bettering the program and ourselves," said Jessica Lynn Robertson, Bolivar County Health Department WIC nutritionist.

Jessica is a recent graduate of our Coordinated Program.

Bolivar health department receives USDA award The Women, Infant and Children’s Nutrition Program of Bolivar County has recently been awarded the Loving Support Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.

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09/14/2016

Check out this job posting in the Tupelo, MS area!

09/01/2016

The Student Dietetic Association had its first meeting Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the home of Mrs. Draughon McPherson in Indianola, MS. New officers for the upcoming school year are Left to Right: Greg Nyers, Secretary and Social Media; Mason Martin, Refreshment Host; Allie Watkins, Treasurer; Rachael Mallory, President; Nora Abraham, Vice-President; and Morgan Klug, Fundraising Chairperson.

08/25/2016

Dietetic interns, Nora Abraham and Rachael Mallory, met with farmers at the Alcorn State University Extension Service Organic Farm. Look at that produce!

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Telephone

+16628464316

Website

http://www.deltastate.edu/college-of-education/family-and-consumer-sciences/nutrition-and-dietetics/

Address

Ewing Hall, Highway 8 West
Cleveland, MS
38733