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Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy
The Louisiana Dietetic Association's Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy was developed as a guide for dietitians and foodservice personnel working in hospitals and long term care facilities.

It also serves as a guide to physicians in prescribing appropriate nutrition interventions in these institutions.

The purpose of the LDA Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy is to provide practical information on routine diets and their modifications for a variety of nutritional needs.

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Message to Prospective Students
 
If you want a career that is exciting, challenging and allows you to succeed, excel and feel good about what you do, then consider the field of dietetics. Dietetics is the science of managing food and nutrition to promote health. It's a vital, growing field open to creativity and opportunity and the possibilities are endless!

Additional information about the Dietetics field can be found here:

www.dietitian.com/rds.html

www.dieteticinterntips.com

Scholarship information can be found here for LDA Members:

LDA Scholarship Application (PDF document - Membership Access Required to view)
Mentoring
 
A mentor is an individual, usually older, always more experienced, who helps and guides another individual’s development. This guidance is not done for personal gain. Mentoring is commonly used in educational settings or at businesses with training departments who wish to "personally" educate or train employees. One of the most valuable assets your career can have is to mentor those who would otherwise succeed you in business.

LDA can help if you require a mentor in the dietetics field.

LDA Mentoring/Shadowing Program
Scholarships
 
LDA Scholarship Awards

Each year the Louisiana Dietetic Association sponsors scholarships for undergraduate students in dietetics. These scholarships are presented to recognize outstanding students and are intended to aid and encourage students to pursue a career in dietetics. To be eligible for these awards, the individual must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Nutrition/Dietetics. For more information about scholarships, please contact the LDA Scholarships Chair - Cheryl Atkinson at scholarshipslda@eatrightlouisiana.org

The LDA merit scholarships are:
  • LDA JUNIOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
    This scholarship for $500 is presented to an outstanding sophomore in an undergraduate degree program in dietetics who will be entering his/her junior year in the fall.
  • LDA SENIOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
    This scholarship for $500 is presented to a senior in an undergraduate degree program in dietetics. The recipient must be accepted into an internship or supervised practice program (AP4) before receiving the award.
  • IRENE TOLIVER PYBURN MERIT AWARD
    This award for $1000 is presented to the most outstanding senior student in Louisiana who is majoring in dietetics. The recipient of this award must be accepted into an internship or supervised practice program (AP4) before receiving the award.
  • GRADUATE STUDY AWARD
    This award for $500 is presented to an active ADA member, enrolled in an accredited college or university in the field of dietetics and/or management. The recipient must submit a personal letter stating their need for the scholarship along with the application.
  • DIETETIC TECHNICIAN SCHOLARSHIP
    This award for $250 is presented to a student enrolled in a recognized dietetic technician program in the state of Louisiana or student residing in Louisiana and enrolled in a recognized dietetic technician distance learning program. The award can also be granted to a registered dietetic technician that is enrolled in a recognized dietetic program in the state of Louisiana or enrolled in a recognized dietetics distance learning program.

Applications for Louisiana Dietetic Association Scholarship Awards are sent to all colleges and universities in Louisiana that offer programs in Nutrition/Dietetics. The scholarship packet is available to all interested students through the Directors of Didactic Programs in Dietetics. Applications packets are also made available through all Presidents of the LDA's district associations.
Student Membership/Volunteering
 
Dietetic Interns and Students - You Hold the KEYS to Unlock Your Future!

Come join the LDA and work with an experienced board member to discover your leadership potential! The LDA welcomes and encourages all Louisiana dietetic interns and undergraduates as well as graduate students to become involved in our association. After all you are the future of our profession. In addition, student members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) have the right to vote in the national and affiliate elections and are eligible to hold appointed positions at the national and affiliate levels.

You can learn a new skill and build your career with hands on experience in one of the following areas:
  • Public Relations
  • Program Planning & Development
  • Membership Recruitment & Development
  • Secretary - Communication
  • Publications
  • Legislature & Licensure
  • Web Page Maintenance

If you are a student member of ADA and would like to volunteer with any of the LDAs committees, please contact Steve J. Roch, Jr.at steverochrd@yahoo.com . To find out more information, please contact our board members here.

For information about careers in Dietetics, scholarships, and accredited schools, click here.
Educational Dietetic Programs in Louisiana
 
Didactic Programs in Dietetics - (Undergraduate Program)
Bachelor's and graduate level - dietitian coursework only (must be completed before the Dietetic Internship required for RD eligibility) - full description available here.

Dietetic Internships Post Bachelor's
Supervised practice only for RD eligibility (must complete DPD and at least a bachelor's degree before entry) - full description available here.

Dietetic Technician Programs Associate's degree
DT coursework and supervised practice for DTR eligibility - full description available here.

Mentor/Shadowing Program - full description available here.

ADA Student Council - full description available here.
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