Health, nutrition and fitness have become a way of life for people who want to feel and look good. Eating right and learning about good nutrition are top priorities , and people are eager to learn more. These changes have resulted in increased opportunities in the field of dietetics. According to the U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment of dietitians is expected to grow faster Dyna'lnic Future for Dietetics than the average profession through the year 2000. especially in the areas of public health, consulting and business. The job market for dietetic technicians is expected to grow at a fairly rapid pace. Dietetics is a dynamic profession offering many different opportunities for practice. Today's dietetics professional works in health care, education and research; sales, marketing and public relations; government, restaurant management, fitness , food companies and private practice. There are many different directions to go in the profession. Students prepared meals on Thursday afternooons for faculty, staff, students and Searcy citizens. At each meal, one student would plan the menu and delegate all the specific tasks needed to complete the meal. The weekly event gave the students practical , hands-on experience in quantity food production and management of food service. Diadra McGregor, dietetics club president, said , "Dietetics majors present opportunities to each other and work with each other. They're an empathetic group of friends who support you and pray for you when you are applying for internships. They're so wonderful during that stressful time. " - Traci Busby Aspa11 ofthe dietetics Cl/ rric11 lum, senior Shannon Cau I works at \Vhite Co11 ntyMemorial Hospital checking patient dietaiy histories. Dietetics members preparedfor the future by actiue~y seeking activities which provided professional experience. Photo by Jason Burt. TEACH: Teaching Each Available Child 's Heart. lst row.· Kara Clark, Nikki Beavers, Wendy Fuller, Stacey Hinds, Darrah Austin . Tara Rains . Stephanie Robinson , Tonya Clark, Amy Henderson. 2nd roil': Lori Tucker, Particia Coleman. Jennifer Schultheisz, .Jennie Baker, Leah Barber. Cindy Griffith, Kim Maddox, Leah Mangrum, Liz Canter. Tri cia McCullum, Rebecca Evans. 3 rd rou •: Gail Vaden , Stacy English , Darin Martin , Tana Stewart, Meleah Parker, Marcie Thacker, .Jennifer DeBalinhard, Toria Touchton , Stacey Telgren , Stephan ie Eslinger. Photo by .Jason Burt. 'EACH 1 84~----- 0rganizations
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