Nutritionist/dietitian Kendall Gibson

description Dietitians and Nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.

jobs Clinical Dietics- working in hospitals typically with out patients and is long term care Food and Nutrition Management- consulting on healthy choices for menus in hospitals, schools, businesses International Food Organization- peace corps, Food for the Hungry, and CARE Media- TV, radios, newspapers, and magazines are a major source of nutrition education for the public Sports Nutritionist- professionals expected to be able to evaluate, analyze and assess a person’s diet, performance ability and physiological makeup in order to prescribe a diet that will achieve optimal human athletic function

Education & colleges Baylor University, Florida State University, Michigan State University, and Black Hills State University Nutritionists and dietitians typically need a bachelors degree in dietics, nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition or a related area. Dietitans may also study foods service systems management. Programs include courses in nutrition, psychology, chemistry, and biology

Demand & income In 2016 the lowest income was $36,500 and the highest was $78,000 Many dietitians and nutritionists worked full time in 2016 although 1 out of 4 worked part time. Employment of dietitans and nutritionists is projected to grow 14% from 2016 to 2026 which is faster than the average for all occupations. In recent years, interest in the role of food and nutrition in promoting health and wellness has increased particularly as a part of preventative healthcare in medical settings.

Day in the life https://youtu.be/Tjna7U5HHj4

references https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-4 http://nutrition.hhdev.psu.edu/undergraduate/careers#foodmang http://www.nutritionist-world.com/sports-nutritionist.html