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Nutrition

What Can You Do With A Major In Nutrition And Dietetics?

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 Dietitian 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

Clinical Nutrition
Community and Public Health Nutrition
Food Service Management
Federal Government
Consulting
Industry
Education

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
Medical and Surgical Services
Outpatient Care Centers
Dialysis Centers
Day Care Centers
Camps
Restaurants
Nursing Homes
Airlines
Military
Food Manufacturers
Culinary Schools
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)

To Match This Major to Careers: Visit the What Can I Do With This Major Webpage

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)

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
Jacksonville Dietetic Association
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
American Nutrition Association
Job Search Information

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutrition

Graduate Schools

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutrition

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)

Career Plan of Action

Conduct and informational interview or shadow a professional in the field
Volunteer with an organization related to your career direction to gain experience
Look to do an internship in your field
Join a professional association in your field
Develop leadership experience by joining student clubs and groups on-campus
Participate in campus health promotions and activities
Consider taking a public speaking class to develop important presentation skills
Look to gain certification/credentialing (i.e. Registered Dietitian (RD) Credential).
Research graduate programs and degrees for this field