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Career Opportunities with a Major in Human Nutrition

Nutritionists provide guidance for individuals and groups on proper nutritional practices that benefit health and help prevent disease. Nutritionists advise people on proper nutrition and how essential it is to the health of the human body. The need for nutritionists is fair but with more education the potential jobs increase. Nutritionists work in hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care centers, clinics, health clubs, weight-loss organizations, and sport training camps. There are many entrepreneurial opportunities with this degree as well. Registered dietitians are nutritionists who have met specific coursework requirements and a supervised practice experience. Registered dietitian status increases job opportunities.

Skills Related to Human Nutrition

• Good communication skills

• Teaching skills

• A desire to help people

• Interest in food science

• Belief in the value of proper nutrition

• Positive attitude about physical fitness and wellness

• Planning, instructing, and record keeping skills

• Organizational and management skills
  
  

Potential Careers Related to Human Nutrition

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The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Nutrition major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Nutrition majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

Professional Organizations in This Field

• American Dietetic Association

  http://www.eatright.org/

• American Nutrition Association

  http://americannutritionassociation.org/

• American Public Health Association

  http://www.apha.org/

• American Society for Nutrition

  http://www.nutrition.org/

• Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  http://www.eatrightcolorado.org/

• The Commission on Dietitian Registration

  http://www.cdrnet.org

• Denver Dietetic Association

  http://www.eatrightdenver.org/

• National Association of Nutrition Professionals

  http://www.nanp.org
   

Websites Related to Human Nutrition

• MSU Denver Department of Nutrition

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Career Information

• Food and Nutrition Information Center

• Kids Health

• Nutrition Jobs

• I Hire Nutrition

• Occupational Outlook Handbook for Dietitians and Nutritionists

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.