Dr. Laura Kruskall- Recent Changes in the Field of Dietetics

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:41 "Why pursue a degree in nutrition?" 3:44 "Is ACEND requiring a master's degree to become a registered Dietitian or is this something being done by states?" 5:29 "Why is a master's degree becoming a new requirement to sit for the RD exam?" 6:40 "What does the course work look like in a master's in nutrition sciences at UNLV?" 11:22 "What do you think the impact of requiring a masters degree will be for the field, especially regarding salary and research?" 13:00 "What advice would you give to students who feel like they may not be doing enough in their undergrad?" 17:30 "Do you see UNLV eventually adding a Nutrition Sciences Doctoral Degree?" 20:00 "Do you see a future where Dietetics & Psychology combine as a degree or profession?" 22:29 "What topics do you believe don't see enough light in research?" 27:25 "The students listening are in a wide variety of positions, so what are some things students can be doing now to set themselves up for success in a growing field?" Explanation of acronyms: RD- Registered Dietitian *interchangeable with RDN RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist FNCE- Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo ACEND- The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics AND: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics DPND: Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Information about FNCE: https://eatrightfnce.org/ SNDA Meeting: 9/13/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry