Distance education is a growing phenomenon in education today, and the word of dietetics education is no exception. At present, 57 didactic programs, 9 coordinated programs, 12 dietetic internships, and 36 dietetic technician programs offer at least some of their coursework in a distance education format. Because of the increasing interest of the public in food and nutrition issues, more and more individuals are interested in the profession of dietetics as a career. continue reading…

