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The Path to Becoming a Dietitian:

Community Nutrition

Nutrition on a population level involves understanding community needs, designing intervention programs, and providing education to a varied audience.

Food Systems Management

A successful foodservice operation is not only a profit center, it is a point of pride in a variety of institutional settings such as schools, hospitals, and others.

Clinical Nutrition

Dietitians are a critical part of the interdisciplinary team in a clinical care setting. They work with all aspects of nutrition support and provide education in both long term care and hospital settings.

About Me

Darlyn R. Alpert, MS, RDN, LDN completed her dietetic internship and Master of Science in Nutrition at Marywood University after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from University of Maryland, College Park. Darlyn worked as the Faculty Assistant in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at UMCP where she was the Second Instructor for Foodservice Operations Management and the Teaching Assistant for Nutritional Assessment. Her areas of professional interest are food and nutrition systems, diabetes education, and health and wellness promotion. Darlyn enjoys recipe development, community health, and nutrition communications. Darlyn is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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