Nutritionist

Job Desription

A nutritionist is a broad title for a professional advising clients on nutrition and its effects on them. They help clients alter their diet to promote a healthier lifestyle and eating habits. Nutritionists teach people new, realistic, and sustainable ways to eat and understand food. They do not recommend crash diets, detoxes, or quick fixes.

Salary average: 52, 785- 137,500

Occupational Outlook

There are many people that hire nutritionists like: lululemon, YMCA, NutrasourceRD, etc..

Links to Learn More About This Career:

Educational Requirements:

Complete a Bachelor Degree in Health Science, Many obtain master degree, You have to get licensed by the state

Western Kentucky University

Address: Bowling Green, KY

Website: https://www.wku.edu/

Information on the Major: https://www.wku.edu/healthsciences/

Eastern Kentucky University

Address: Richmond, KY

Website: https://www.eku.edu/

Information on the Major: https://programs.eku.edu/academics/food-and-nutrition

Murray State University

Address: Murray, KY

Website: https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/CollegesDepartments/index.aspx

Information on the Major: https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/CollegesDepartments/nursing-and-health-professions/NutritionDieteticsandFoodManagement/index.aspx

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

.Problem solving
Excellent communicator
Analytical skills

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Certain programs like NutriAdmin.

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Helping people form healthier habits, Varied daily routines, Many career options.

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Hard to stay up to date, Loads of reading and research needed, Unclear role requirements

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Nutritionists work in many settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, cafeterias, and for state and local governments.

Bonus #1

Adelle Davis

A nutritionist at the Judson Health Center in Manhattan.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelle_Davis

Bonus #2

Simon Hill

Hill is the plant-based nutrition advisor for Chris Hemsworth's fitness app.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Hill_(nutritionist)

Bonus #3

Micheal Colgan

He started the Colgan Institute.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Colgan_(nutritionist)

Career Researched By: Campbell Tippey

Sources & Citations

https://www.bridgeport.edu/news/what-does-a-nutritionist-do/
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/pay-salary/how-much-does-a-nutritionist-make
https://www.indeed.com/career/nutritionist/companies
https://www.nutritioned.org/california-nutritionist/#:~:text=Becoming%20a%20Nutritionist%20in%20California&text=Nutritionists%20typically%20have%20at%20least,degree%2C%20or%20even%20a%20PhD.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm
https://nutriadmin.com/#:~:text=NutriAdmin%20is%20the%20trusted%20platform,saving%20time%2C%20and%20staying%20organized.
https://origympersonaltrainercourses.co.uk/blog/nutritionist-pros-and-cons

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