A Community Nutrition RWPE SEL site can include organizations that work with food systems, food access, nutrition communication and education, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the Dairy or Beef Council. These sites can also include Eating Disorder Treatment, Homeless Shelters, Sports Nutrition Centers, Schools, Employee Health and Wellness Programs, etc..
The Community Nutrition experience focuses on expanding Graduate Nutrition Students’ knowledge of and experience with nutrition counseling and education of in a variety of community settings. Graduate Students gain knowledge of the program’s target population and nutrition services provided, as well as the agency’s organizational structure, funding methods/resources, and methods of program evaluation. Graduate Students learn and apply federal rules and regulations, as applicable. Graduate Students participate in the daily operations of the agency, and gain experience conducting projects, such as developing education materials and lesson plans.