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Nutrition
Key Features of the Public Health Dietetic Internship
- Emphasizes public health
- Focuses on community nutrition
- Highlights health promotion and disease prevention
- Encourages networking with community partners
- Individualized to areas of interest
- Allows for flexibility
- Promotes career pathway to Registered Dietitian for public health nutritionists while still employed
- Leads to eligibility for CDR examination upon successful completion
- 12 month program
- Average of 20 hours per week (District health departments may vary regarding employment status during the internship)
- Two year time commitments are usually required with the district health departments after the completion of the program. Pay back penalties may occur if the time
commitment is not honored. (Length of time commitments may vary between districts)
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