The University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition offers enduring continuing education opportunities focused on human nutrition, food as health, medical nutrition therapy, and other emerging and current topics. Continuing education credits are designed by University of Kentucky faculty, including nutrition scientists and registered dietitians, and emphasize evidence-based, applied learning that supports real-world professional practice.

Evidence-Based. Applied. Practice-Focused.

Our continuing education offerings translate current nutrition science into practical, actionable learning. Developed by University of Kentucky faculty, courses are grounded in scientific evidence while addressing the realities of professional practice across healthcare and education settings.

Nutrition is a foundational component of prevention, treatment, and patient support. These courses are designed to strengthen interdisciplinary care teams by centering nutrition as an essential element of comprehensive care.

Areas of Focus

• Human Nutrition Across the Lifespan
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Food Is Medicine / Food as Health
• Applied Nutrition for Professional Practice

Intended Audience

Our CEU offerings serve registered dietitians and other healthcare clinicians, with content ranging from advanced, dietetics-specific medical nutrition therapy to broader, evidence-based nutrition concepts relevant across healthcare disciplines.

Learn More About the Department

For additional information about the University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, including graduate programs and certificates, faculty expertise, and ongoing research, visit our departmental website: https://dhn.mgcafe.uky.edu/

Applicable Courses

Managing Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Dietary and Medical Considerations

Nutrition Considerations in Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Therapies

The First 1,000 Days Start with Mom: Nutrition for Pregnancy and Postpartum