Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Degree Program

Program Recognition

Career Opportunities

Degree Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND) is a four-year program that develops students to be globally competitive professionals with relevant competencies in three areas of nutrition: hospital, community, and food service, integrating academic and clinical knowledge and skills through excellence in teaching and the development of proper values and attitudes in the exercise of the profession to answer the changing needs of the society. The program is also a good preparatory to medicine with inclusions of clinical nutrition and hospital practicum.

Program Recognition

Level IV Accreditation

Career Opportunities

Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian in Clinical Settings or Hospitals
Sports Nutritionist designing nutrition program for International and National Athletes, and Professional Players
Nutritionist-Dietitian in Foodservice establishments like in Hotels, Restaurants, Airlines, Cruise Ship.
Research Nutritionist-Dietitian in Research Laboratories, Manufacturing Firms, Testing Kitchens, and Government Research Institutes
Academe Nutritionist-Dietitian mentoring and training future nutritionist-dietitians
Entrepreneurial Nutritionist-Dietitian owning Foodservice Establishment or running own Nutrition and Wellness Clinic
Medical Doctor (Nutrition is a good preparatory program for medicine.)

Vision & Mission

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Vision & Mission

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In-Campus Nutrition Clinic

Student Organization

Practicing the Craft

The Nutrition Clinic aims to provide nutritional assessment and other related nutrition services (nutrition counseling, individualized nutrition care plan, and lectures). It takes an active part in improving the quality of life of its clients- the university students, faculty members, staff, personnel and its partner communities.

All of the services are provided by competent Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians, with different areas of expertise in the field.

Objectives

To provide basic nutritional assessment to the Thomasian community
To provide nutrition education and counseling to groups or individuals that may need dietary modifications and/or lifestyle changes that may help improve their quality of life.

In-Campus Nutrition Clinic

Services

All services can be availed by Thomasian students, faculty members, staff, and personnel.

Nutritional Assessment
Individualized diet plan for specific conditions, such as: a) weight management; b) diabetes; c) hypertension; d) cancer; and e) athletic performance
Nutrition Lecture (inside and outside the university)

Setting an Appointment

Contact the Coordinator of the Nutrition Clinic, Asst. Prof. Diane S. Mendoza, via Tel. No. +63-2-3406-1611 local 8476.