| Dietitians
and nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs, and supervise the
preparation and serving of meals. They help prevent and treat illnesses
by promoting healthy eating habits and suggesting diet modifications,
such as less salt for those with high blood pressure or reduced fat
and sugar intake for those who are overweight.
Dietitians run food service systems
for institutions such as hospitals and schools, promote sound eating
habits through education, and conduct research. Major areas of
practice include clinical, community, management, and consultant
dietetics.
Increased interest in nutrition has
led to opportunities in food manufacturing, advertising, and
marketing, in which dietitians analyze foods, prepare literature for
distribution, or report on issues such as the nutritional content of
recipes, dietary fiber, or vitamin supplements.
Career Sources and Professional
Organizations
Sample Job Titles
| Entry
Level: |
Experienced: |
| |
Dietetic
Technician |
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Diabetes
Educator |
| |
Food
Service Manager |
|
Nutrition
Consultant |
| |
Nutrition
Educator |
|
Nutrition
Researcher |
|
Nutrition
Specialist |
|
Pediatric
Dietitian |
|
Weight
Loss Counselor |
|
Registered
Dietitian |
| |
WIC
Nutritionist |
|
Sports
Dietitian |
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in internships.
- Talk to local dietetics
professionals about their job experiences and training.
- Check to see if there are part
time employment or volunteer opportunities
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to identify and solve
problems.
- Focus on science classes such as
Biology, Anatomy, and Chemistry.
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