Nutrition

Nutritionists work in a large variety of clinical and non-clinical careers.

Setting and Work Environment

  • Some Clinical Settings:
    • Medical and surgical services of hospitals
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Private practice
    • Athletic clubs/wellness centers
    • Consulting to professional sports teams, corporations, restaurants
  • Some Non-Clinical Settings:
    • Writing for traditional and on-line magazines and newsletters
    • Food companies such as Kellogg and General Mills
    • University and industry based research
    • Pharmaceutical industry
    • University teaching
    • Designing and implementing public health programs

Job Features

  • Flexibility in career path
  • Work with diverse group of professionals
  • Very low unemployment
  • Flexibility in hours worked

Education

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
  • Clinical jobs require Registered Dietitian status which entails a Bachelor’s degree, some specific courses, an internship experience, and a national exam. Licensure requirements vary by state.