What careers are available with a nutrition degree?
The field of nutrition is one of the most dynamic, diverse professions. Thus, career opportunities are quite varied. For example, a solid background in the science of nutrition helps prepare you to: • Become a registered dietitian (R.D.) after the completion of an accredited dietetic internship. The R.D. is the nutrition expert in food and nutrition, challenged to translate the interdisciplinary knowledge into practical applications. Some R.D.s work as clinical or community dietitians, providing consultation and therapeutic counseling for optimum nutrition to individuals and groups in clinics, health care facilities, medical offices, corporations, fitness centers and in private practice. • Implement educational programs to improve the nutritional status of the community. • Work in policy planning in public health agencies and health associations. • Explore a career in food service as a manager of food services, food broker or sales representative in restaurants, health care facilities,
