Department of Clinical and Preventive
Nutrition Sciences
Our clinical and preventive nutrition sciences programs offer exceptional education and research experiences for students that prepares them for careers as dietetic practitioners at all levels. Courses are offered in-person or online, supplemented with virtual live classes, or a combination of both.
Faculty members serve as role models in nutrition and dietetics education, practice, and research, while providing strong leadership and service to the profession.
Clinical and preventive nutrition sciences graduates learn the critical thinking and scientific skills needed for clinical nutrition and dietetics practice, management, research, and leadership to meet the challenges of the 21st century. They are fully prepared to make an impact on the health and wellness of others.
Research Vice Chair
Laura Byham-Gray, PhD, RD, FNKF
Interim Department Chair
Dr. Jane Ziegler DCN, RD, LDN
ziegleja@shp.rutgers.edu
The Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences offers several graduate program options to match the growing opportunities in nutrition and dietetics. Identify your path below.
Aspiring Dietitians and Aspiring Public Health Dietitians
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Practicing RDNs
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MPH in Nutrition & Dietetic Internship Certificate
20 Month Combined MPH & Dietetic Internship Graduate Certificate.
3 Year, Part-time Clinically-Focused Program Designed Exclusively for Practicing RDNs
Degree Programs
Diet Quality and Gestational Weight Gain Among Pregnant Women in Nepal
Diet Quality and Gestational Weight Gain Among Pregnant Women in Nepal Rutgers used a novel, culturally-adapted dietary screener to investigate the relationship between diet and weight gain during pregnancy. A study on the [...]
What Is The No-Sugar Diet—And Is It Healthy To Follow?
What Is The No-Sugar Diet—And Is It Healthy To Follow? Over the past few years, sugar has been linked to a slew of health conditions. Rutgers School of Health Professions associate professor, Deborah Cohen dissects [...]
Green Tea Extract May Harm Liver in People With Certain Genetic Variations
Green Tea Extract May Harm Liver in People With Certain Genetic Variations By: Andrew Smith Published: December 1, 2022 on Rutgers Today Long-term use of high-dose green tea extract may provide some protection against [...]
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