Nutrition Field Observations and Experiences in the St. Louis County Health Department

Introduction: Abbreviated

An important aspect of the graduate program of study in public health nutrition is the field experience in a health agency which provides a supplement to on-campus training. The purpose of this report is to present a summary of the activities and observations of the student nutritionist's seven weeks field training in the St. Louis County Health Department. This local health department, which serves both suburban and rural areas, was selected because the student could get an overview of the generalized program in a local public health department.