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Top 8 Reasons to Complete a Degree in Nutrition In today's health-conscious world, the field of nutrition is gaining increasing importance. Whether you're passionate about healthy living or eager to help others achieve their wellness goals, a degree in nutrition can open doors to a rewarding career. One of the best parts about pursuing the Registered Dietitian credential is the opportunity to pivot to different health and wellness industries throughout your career.In this blog post, we will cover the top 8 reasons why pursuing a degree in nutrition might be the best decision you ever make.  1. Diverse Career Opportunities A degree in nutrition offers a wide range of career paths. Whether you’re working in healthcare, research, the food industry, or entrepreneurship, the possibilities are endless. You can also specialize in areas like sports nutrition, women's health, pediatric nutrition, or preventative wellness.Here are 25 different job titles that a registered dietitian can pursue: Corporate Wellness DirectorPrivate Practice DietitianMedia DietitianCommunications DirectorSports Performance DietitianNutrient...

How to Manage Graduate School and a Dietetic Internship With the new master's degree requirement for all future registered dietitians, you might be wondering if it's possible to balance graduate school at the same time as a dietetic internship program. Maybe you're debating between completing a master's program first and then applying for a dietetic internship later. Or perhaps you want the fastest option possible because you're very eager to become a registered dietitian. Today, KBDI intern, Carlos Ramirez, will share his top tips on how to manage graduate school with the dietetic internship (while also working!). It might sound like a lot and it can be overwhelming at times, but it is very possible! Take it away, Carlos!  Carlos & His Story You might be feeling like starting a master's degree program and a dietetic internship at the same time can be challenging, but it can be very rewarding as well. Yes, at the beginning it may take some trial and error but...

What Happened to the Dietetic Match? A Guide to the New DI Application Process It’s the end of an era! Match Day for future dietetic interns is officially a thing of the past. In this post, we’ll share the reasons for the change in the dietetic application process. We will also share exactly what to expect with the new application and dates you should know!First, let’s dive into the reason behind the change to the dietetic internship match process. Why Did They Get Rid of the DI Match? Before we cover the "why", some background information about dietetic internships might be helpful. Up until very recently, getting into a dietetic internship was very competitive. Future interns applied to several programs and both parties ranked their top choices. Then on “match day”, students would be matched to a program. There were more applicants than internship spots and securing your “golden ticket” was a huge feat.However, in recent years, the number of dietetic internship programs has...

Virtual Assisting for Dietitians: What Is It and How to Start Are you a nutrition student or intern looking for ways to gain experience and earn money part-time? Then, becoming a virtual assistant for dietitians may be right for you. Dietitians hire virtual assistants to help them with a variety of tasks, including content creation and social media. They’re often looking for other nutrition professionals with an evidence-based background to assist them. That’s where you come in!I started my virtual assistant business as a senior in my didactic program. It was truly an amazing way to work alongside dietitians, improve my nutrition skills, and make money at the same time. Now I’ve worked with over 100 dietitians through my company Flourish Virtual Assistants, and I want to share what I’ve learned with you. In this post, I’m going to cover what a virtual assistant is, what services you can offer, how to find VA jobs and more. Let’s get started! What is a Virtual Assistant? A...

A Day in the Life of a Food Service Rotation as a Future Dietitian Hey dietitian friends! Have you ever wondered what a dietetic intern does during their food service rotation? Join dietetic intern, Chantell as she shares all about her day in the life of a food service rotation as a future dietitian. Chantell completed her clinical and food service rotation at Miami Jewish, where she had a blast working with the food service department to create tasty meals for their awesome community. Come follow along her journey 👇 Mornings in Food Service- Dive into the Foodie Fun My day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a quick chat with the food service manager, plotting a day filled with nutrition and culinary awesomeness. Morning meetings set the vibe, and as I dive into tasks, the kitchen crew and I kick off the day with high-fives, ready for exciting challenges in creating yummy meals.Let's Break It Down Like a Foodie Pro:Morning (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM):Whip...

How to Find & Apply to Scholarships for Your Dietetic Internship You're a nutrition student and you have finally made it to the LAST and pivotal step of completing your dietetic internship. With the recent changes to the dietetics pathway and the need to also complete a master’s degree, you may be wondering how to finance your dietetic internship program. In this blog post, we'll explore effective strategies for finding and applying for scholarships for nutrition students and dietetic interns. First, we’ll discuss the various organizations that provide scholarships for dietetic interns. Then we’ll discuss ways to successfully apply for and land scholarships.  Where to Find Scholarships for Dietetic Interns & Nutrition Students Several different organizations provide scholarships for dietetic interns and nutrition students. In this section, we'll outline where to search for these scholarship opportunities.   1. Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation Scholarships This is the best option for nutrition and dietetic scholarship opportunities. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics awards approximately 300 scholarships each year...

6 Ways We Support & Empower Dietetic Interns At KBDI, we believe in supporting and empowering our interns to reach their full potential. In addition to providing an in-depth rotation guide and comprehensive class days, we also focus on supporting our interns overall well-being and mental health. After all, your personal life and external commitments don't stop just because you're enrolled in a full-time dietetic internship program.Here are 6 ways we support and empower dietetic interns to be successful during our dietetic internship program.  1. Flexible rotation scheduling. We encourage all of our interns to take at least 3-5 days off in between rotations to reset before starting their next rotation. This time allows you time to wrap up any assignments and also gives you a chance to mentally prepare for the next rotation. Our interns have loved this time and they also feel like it allows them to fully enjoy their weekends. Our flexible rotation schedule also allows you to plan rotations...

11 Tips for an Outstanding DICAS Application If you're applying for a dietetic internship program, you're probably familiar with the DICAS Application process.  Maybe you've even heard horror stories about the DICAS portal. While the dietetic application process is very lengthy, we promise that it doesn't have to be overly complicated.  With a little bit of planning, you can work on your DICAS application over several weeks to make it more manageable.  Keep reading to discover our top 11 Tips for an Outstanding DICAS Application.  1. Early Preparation is Key. Start early to avoid last-minute stress. Even if you’re not quite ready to start your DICAS application, go ahead and create a DICAS account and click around on the different sections so that you fully understand what will be required of you.This isn’t the type of application that you can put together in a few days or even a few weeks. It will require quite a bit of planning. The good news is that there...

How to Choose the Best Graduate Program for Registered Dietitians Earning a master's degree in dietetics can offer several benefits for registered dietitians ( including increased earning potential, more career opportunities, advanced knowledge and skills, and greater professional satisfaction. However, with so many graduate programs in dietetics to choose from, it is important to select the one that is right for you and that will help you elevate your opportunities. Keep reading to discover how to choose the best graduate program for registered dietitians based on your own goals. Consider your career goals. As an aspiring dietitian, you may or may not have a vision as to where you want your career to go. Here are a few questions that might help you determine which types of programs will be best for you. ·            What type of dietetic career are you interested in? ·            What area of nutrition excites you the most? ·            Do you want to work in clinical dietetics, public health dietetics, or another area? ·           ...

The Best Time Management Strategies for Dietetic Interns One of my greatest fears when starting the dietetic internship was the idea of putting my life on “pause” for a year. I'm a busy person by nature and I wasn't sure how I would be able to successfully implement time management strategies. As a nutrition student, you don’t exactly cover time management while you’re in medical nutrition therapy class. Now that I've completed my dietetic internship, I'm excited to share my top time management strategies with you. Hi, I'm Kayla Burson and I'm a recent KBDI graduate. You can learn more about me on my IG page. Keep reading to learn more about how I tackled time management, deadlines and the dietetic internship while still enjoying some of my favorite extracurriculars.  You don't have to give up all of your favorite activities. You might have heard that as a dietetic intern, you can't have it all. You'll have to make sacrifices. And while that's...