What is Dietetics

A specialist area of nutrition, dietetics, deals with the science and application of improving and sustaining health via appropriate dietary choices. Dietitians, also known as registered dietitians (RDs), are experts who evaluate, plan, and offer nutritional advice specific to people, communities, or institutions. They create personalized nutrition plans by considering nutrition science, medical conditions, cultural preferences, and lifestyle. Dietetics also extends to public health, food service management, and research to address nutritional challenges and promote well-being. Dietetics focuses primarily on enhancing food and nutrition to improve health outcomes and life quality.