What are the prospects for a career as a dietitian?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), opportunities for dietitian and nutritionist jobs are expected to increase from 57,000 by 9% to 62,000 by 2016, which is in line with the average expected growth across all industries. Also according to the BLS, dietitians who obtain advanced degrees or certifications, or who specialize in diabetes or gerontology, are expected to experience better employment opportunities than other dietitians. (1) Click to find out how to become a nutritionist or dietitian.