What Can You Do With A Major In Nutrition?

 
Nutrition and Dietetics is the science or art of applying the principles of food and nutrition to health. Nutrition majors will help people make smart food choices to keep them healthy, advise doctors and nurses regarding nutrition, teach people about the importance of good nutritional programs for large groups of people, manage food services businesses, and supervise people who prepare and serve food. Students who complete the degree track in nutrition and obtain the Registered Dietician credential are qualified to work in a variety of settings including community health, business and educational organizations such as public health departments, nursing homes/retirement residences, home health agencies, alcohol/drug programs, wellness/fitness centers, schools, hospitals, mental health facilities, and private practice.
 

 

Career Paths

Dietician
Food Scientist
Food Management

 

Some Related Career Titles

(To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library.

  • Clinical Nutritionist
  • Community Health Educator
  • Office Manager
  • Personal Trainer
  • Nutrition Counselor
  • Dietician Consultant
  • Family Services Counselor
 
  • Food Services Manager
  • Clinical Dietician
  • Management Dietician
  • Food Technologist
  • Researcher
  • Customer Service Rep
 

 

Typical Employers/Work Settings

  • Hotels and Restaurants
  • Schools and Universities
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Food Publications
  • Hospitals
  • Health and Recreation Clubs
  • Private Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Exercise and Fitness Centers
  • Athletic Teams
  • Nursing Care Facilities
  • Food Manufacturers
  • Community Centers
  • Food Services Management
  • Camps
 

 

Beginning Salary Range

Entry Level with a Bachelor’s Degree: $47,000-(All information from the Spring 2008 NACE Salary Survey (National Association of Colleges and Employers)

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Links To Professional Associations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutrition
American Dietetic Association
American Society for Nutrition
Florida Dietetic Association 
Jacksonville Dietetic Association
National Association of Nutrition Professionals  
 

 

Job Search Information

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutrition
http://www.dieticianjobs.com/
http://www.dieticiannutritionist.com/
http://www.dietitiancentral.com/
http://www.ihirenutrition.com/
http://www.nutritionjobs.com/  
 

 

Graduate Schools

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutrition
University of North Florida
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Florida  
 

 

Link To UNF Program 

The Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Science in  Nutrition and Dietetics .  

 

 

Holland Codes

Nutrition- Social; Investigative; Enterprising (SIE)