Developing Systems Thinking Competencies in Emerging Nutrition Professionals: A Case Study Across Academic, Community, and Industry Contexts
ABSTRACT Introduction Preparing nutrition and dietetics professionals for the complexity of modern food, health, and environmental systems requires educational models that move beyond reductionist training. Systems thinking and transformational learning offer frameworks that support integrative, adaptive, and equity-oriented professional development. This case study describes a systems-based experiential learning pathway designed to cultivate systems literacy, leadership,


