You can submit your questions using the form linked here-

https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8

Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA

Timestamps:

1:41 "Why pursue a degree in nutrition?"

3:44 "Is ACEND requiring a master's degree to become a registered Dietitian or is this something being done by states?"

5:29 "Why is a master's degree becoming a new requirement to sit for the RD exam?"

6:40 "What does the course work look like in a master's in nutrition sciences at UNLV?"

11:22 "What do you think the impact of requiring a masters degree will be for the field, especially regarding salary and research?"

13:00 "What advice would you give to students who feel like they may not be doing enough in their undergrad?"

17:30 "Do you see UNLV eventually adding a Nutrition Sciences Doctoral Degree?"

20:00 "Do you see a future where Dietetics & Psychology combine as a degree or profession?"

22:29 "What topics do you believe don't see enough light in research?"

27:25 "The students listening are in a wide variety of positions, so what are some things students can be doing now to set themselves up for success in a growing field?"

Explanation of acronyms:

RD- Registered Dietitian *interchangeable with RDN

RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

FNCE- Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo

ACEND- The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

AND: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

DPND: Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Information about FNCE: https://eatrightfnce.org/

SNDA Meeting:

9/13/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry

This podcast will be a way to answer the questions on the minds of UNLV students in the Nutrition Sciences major each and every week. We'll discuss topics ranging from the new master's requirement to become a dietitian to nutrition policy, owning a private practice, and more! Follow along as we interview a new guest weekly!

Submit your questions here for episode one with Dr. Kruskall here-

https://forms.gle/tRSNq1dbDp8t5JXk6

You can also submit questions on the UNLV SNDA Instagram page here-

instagram.com/unlvsnda/