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dietetics Definition

di·etet·ics (-iks)

noun

the study of the kinds and quantities of food needed for health
dietetics Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • study: I've not heard of people having to do an MSc in nutrition before studying postgrad dietetics.

Modifies a noun

  • degree: What qualifications do I need to do a dietetics degree course?
  • student: There is also a joint PBL exercise with dietetics students.
  • course: Would I have to a dietetics course or could I do a sport nutrition course?
  • program: This year, the first students in the North West from the pre-registration Dietetics program, commissioned by the NHS, graduated.
  • department: Traditionally, nutrition and dietetics departments of The National Health Service ( NHS ) have only employed state registered dietitians ( SRD ).
  • service: Try the York NHS website and follow the links for the dietetics service.

Noun used with modifier

  • sport: I think there is going to be a move toward a masters in sports dietetics in the next few years post grad.
  • postgraduate: A postgraduate dietetics course leading to a professional qualification will include a compulsory period of work placement study in a clinical environment.
  • community: The community dietetics service serves patients across the Chiltern and South Bucks and Wycombe areas.
  • pre-registration: This year, the first students in the North West from the pre-registration Dietetics program, commissioned by the NHS, graduated.
  • postgrad: I've not heard of people having to do an MSc in nutrition before studying postgrad dietetics.