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HNFE-5304: Principles of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice

Description: Orientation to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) profession. Diverse practice roles and resources to support professional development. Introduction and assessment of concepts key to successful practice as an RDN (leadership strengths, continued professional development planning, code of ethics, standards of practice, effective communication and nutrition informatics). Strategies to influence the profession, the workplace and current food and nutrition policy issues. Pre: Graduate Standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: HNFE-5394

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.98 (rounds to A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 93.30%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Kristen M Chang202398.5%1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.984
Molly Parker2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.991

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W