Nutrition

Career Opportunities with a Major in Nutrition

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

Nutritionists provide guidance for individuals and groups on proper nutritional practices that benefit health and help prevent disease. Nutritionists advise people on proper nutrition and how essential it is to the health of the human body. The need for nutritionists is fair but with more education the potential jobs increase. Nutritionists work in hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care centers, clinics, health clubs, weight-loss organizations, and sport training camps. There are many entrepreneurial opportunities with this degree as well. Registered dietitians are nutritionsists who have met specific coursework requirements and a supervised practice experience. Registered dietitian status increases job opportunities.

SKILLS RELATED TO NUTRITION

• Good communication skills

• Teaching skills

• A desire to help people

• Interest in food science

• Belief in the value of proper nutrition

• Positive attitude about physical fitness and wellness

• Planning, instructing, and record keeping skills

• Organizational and management skills

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Nutrition major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Nutrition majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

WEB SITES RELATED TO NUTRITION

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Food and Nutrition Information Center

• Kids Health

• Nutrition Jobs

• Dietitian/Nutrition Job Resources

• I Hire Nutrition

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

• American Dietetic Association

  http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/career.html

• The Commission on Dietitian Registration

  http://www.cdrnet.org

• National Association of Nutrition Professionals

  http://www.nanp.org/

• American Nutrition Association

  http://americannutritionassociation.org/

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.