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EP102 Healthcare Careers: Becoming A Dietitian

This episode from the Healthy Illini podcast features a conversation with McKinley Health Center's dietitians, delving into the distinctions between dietitians and nutritionists, the varied career paths in dietetics, and the specialized services offered to UIUC students. It also highlights the rigorous educational and professional requirements for becoming a registered dietitian, including obtaining a master's degree, completing supervised practice, and passing a board exam, while also offering a glimpse into the personal lives of the dietitians.

Resources:

McKinley Health Center: McKinley Health Center | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org  

Broadcast on:
27 Feb 2024

This episode from the Healthy Illini podcast features a conversation with McKinley Health Center's dietitians, delving into the distinctions between dietitians and nutritionists, the varied career paths in dietetics, and the specialized services offered to UIUC students. It also highlights the rigorous educational and professional requirements for becoming a registered dietitian, including obtaining a master's degree, completing supervised practice, and passing a board exam, while also offering a glimpse into the personal lives of the dietitians.

Resources:

McKinley Health Center: McKinley Health Center | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org