Becoming a dietitian Archives

Category: Becoming a dietitian

Write Blog Posts People Actually Read as a Dietetic Student (with a FREE TEMPLATE)

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Ame

We turn to the internet for everything. And that includes questions about nutrition. Since you want to be a dietitian, I bet you want people to help people be healthy. To make healthy food choices. To trust they're getting evidence-based...Read More

Nutrition vs Dietetics (Which is Better to Study?)

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by Ame

When you decide it's time to make nutrition your career, school is your next step. But you face the degree crossroad. Nutrition or dietetics... Which is better to study if you want to work in nutrition? Nutrition is a broad...Read More

5 of the Best Ideas For Dietetic Students (They will Love in 2023)

Posted on July 23, 2023July 31, 2023 by Ame

Becoming a dietitian is hard work. People think we're over here making salads and meal plans... But really a dietetic student is: Pushing through science classes (biochem and organic chem--I'm looking at you)... Running around to find volunteer opportunities (to...Read More

I got a (Real) Online Nutrition Degree (and don’t regret it)

Posted on January 6, 2021August 7, 2023 by Ame

It took me 2 years to commit to a career change. I flirted with law or public policy. But when the moment of truth arrived at the end of 2019, I chose to become a dietitian. There are many ways...Read More

How To Pass General Chemistry as a Nutrition Student with a Full-Time Job (When You Hate Science)

Posted on December 28, 2020July 31, 2023 by Ame

My idea of fun doesn’t even come close to including Chemistry. Yet, I have spent hours of my free time studying Chemistry. All so I can become a dietitian (the things we do for our goals). I do not consider...Read More

7 Useful Resources I Use as a Dietetics Student

Posted on October 25, 2020December 28, 2020 by Ame

(Disclaimer: I may get a commission if you sign up through the ClickUp link here. There are no additional costs for you though.) In an ideal world, you’d have all the time in the world to study, a few tutors...Read More

My First Semester as a 30-year-old Undergrad (with Video)

Posted on August 21, 2020July 31, 2023 by Ame

I'm almost 30 and an undergrad again, studying dietetics. A question I ask myself often is “What am I doing with my life?” So it goes, I suppose. The first term is always the hardest, in my opinion because you...Read More

You’re Not a “Top” Student Anymore (and How To Copy with That)

Posted on June 24, 2020December 28, 2020 by Ame

I’m good with words…on paper anyway. So an undergrad (the first time around), I didn’t have a problem getting high grades because I had good research and writing skills. Now as a dietetics student, in my first, basic level nutrition...Read More

The Challenges of Changing Careers to Become a Registered Dietitian (and How to Overcome Them)

Posted on June 21, 2020July 31, 2023 by Ame

You’ve decided to take the plunge! You are changing careers in order to become a registered dietitian. Hooray! While excited for this, you also know that the transition period is probably going to be..rocky. This post overviews the challenges you...Read More

What is a Balanced Meal?

Posted on May 3, 2020May 5, 2020 by Ame

The terms “balanced eating” or “balanced meal” have been around the block a few times, and yet, we are still questioning what “balance” is. I attribute this to the prevalence of fad diets, anecdotal evidence to support unbalanced meals and...Read More

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