Countless studies have found that dietary changes can control or prevent health conditions like heart disease or diabetes. Graduates in the field of dietetics can have a powerful impact on the healthcare system at large by using this knowledge to educate individuals on the importance of making good dietary choices.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.