Dietetics is the science and art of applying the principles of food and nutrition to health. It's a vital, growing profession with many career possibilities.

Are you interested in becoming a registered dietitian? Start by visiting the American Dietetic Association's website, and clicking on the "Careers and Students" link at the top of the page.

There is no undergraduate dietetics program available in Alaska. The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) offers both a minor in nutrition, and has a CADE* approved dietetic internship.

UAA Minor in Nutrition
UAA Dietetic Internship
One Alaskan Student's Story

* CADE = Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education