Clinical Center
Nutrition Department
The Nutrition Department is committed to providing the best possible patient care and research support for patients of the NIH Clinical Center. Registered Dietitians provide an array of patient-care services, including nutrition assessments, counseling services, and enteral and parenteral feeding recommendations. Research support services include protocol design, dietary intake assessment, body composition analysis, data analysis, and interpretation. In addition, dietitians pursue adjunct research interests related to protocols and may serve as principal investigators for research questions related to the practice of dietetics.
The food service section of the department is proud of its state-of-the-art food management computer system. This technology allows for the integration of varied clinical and research needs through over 100 diet types, nutrition analysis of intakes, and the ability to easily change the menu to take advantage of seasonal foods and changing patient preferences.
The Nutrition Department supports the practice of dietetics through
its Dietetic Internship, a post-baccalaureate
training program accredited by the American Dietetic Association. Graduates
have found the internship with its emphasis on research skills to provide
excellent preparation for all areas of dietetic practice.