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Nutrition and Dietetics: Resources |
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The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics provides numerous resources to assist in the learning process as well as provide memorable experiences for students. Such resources include the Nutrition Intervention and Research Laboratory (NIRL), the Dietetic Internship, as well as other resources. These resources are utilized by most, if not all students, at some point in their academic career. |
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The Nutrition Intervention and Research Laboratory
The Nutrition Intervention and Research Laboratory (NIRL) encompassing approximately 1200 square feet is located in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the College of Human Ecology. In addition to providing infrastructure to support funded research and sponsored programs, the NIRL provides space and resources to train undergraduate and graduate students in research methodology. The NIRL contains an area for phlebotomy and blood storage, anthropometric equipment, a waiting area, a private subject/researcher data collection space, and a private counseling room. The NIRL is conveniently located on ECU’s main campus on the first floor of the Rivers Building with parking nearby for easy access to the lab for off-campus researchers and research subjects. |
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Dietetic Internships
The dietetic internship is a program that qualifies graduates for the National Registration Examination for Dietitians. Successful completion of the examination allows students to become eligible to be licensed as dietitians in North Carolina and other states. Students who have completed their undergraduate (bachelor) degree and hold a recent Verification Statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) are eligible to apply for this internship. To learn more please click here. |
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Other Learning Resources
Other learning resources that are available to students in nutrition and dietetics include basic research laboratories, the Golden Coral Culinary Center, and the Red Lobster/Darden Dining Room. The culinary center and dining room are shared resources with the Department of Hospitality Management. Students utilize these areas to learn about food science as well as food safety and sanitation. Other laboratories that are utilized for faculty and student research are located on other parts of campus, including the Brody School of Medicine and the Department of Exercise Science. |
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Please feel free to contact us at:
NUTR@ecu.edu or 252-328-4274. |
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