Dietetics

Eleah is an award winning individual who transferred to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) where she found a strong sense of belonging and community. She values what she got out of LFS as it gave her the opportunity to explore her passion in human nutrition. Through the Dietetics Program in UBC, Eleah was able to explore her passion for human nutrition while gaining the skills and experiences that continue to shape her professional growth and success today. Her story highlights the power of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the courage to pursue what truly inspires you.

Nicole Fetterly, a graduate of the UBC Dietetics program, has pursued a career path that highlights the diverse opportunities available in the field of nutrition. She started as a dietitian working in surgery and acute care and further explored other opportunities still related to nutrition She was able to learn more about the production of local BC products, developed menus to improve access of healthy food, taught nutrition to different audiences in different scales, and even develop resources such as a guidebook and even writing her own book! This allowed Nikki to use what she learned from the Dietetics program while also doing what she is passionate about. As she gained numerous valuable insights form the various experiences she partook in, she was also able to gain awards from her dedication to her craft.