Choose a Healthy Career as a Nutritionist

Thanks to the successes of consumer groups and general nutrition education, most people these days want to eat better. And yet, many of them still don't know exactly what that means. But if you're looking for a healthcare career, what it means to you is: hot job prospects.

What's on the Table?

People in nutrition and dietitian careers are looking at excellent job prospects in coming years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects to see growth in this field move faster than average as "public interest in nutrition and increased emphasis on health education and prudent lifestyles . . . spur demand."

Courses That Lead to Long-Term Career Flexibility

One of the most interesting things about studying nutrition is that you can take your knowledge and skills in a number of directions. While many nutrition jobs are found in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, some occupations focus on designing diets for athletes or for school lunch programs. Even within the healthcare industry, you can choose to work with diabetics, heart patients, or children. This flexibility allows you to move around within this field as your interests grow and change over the years. And that means there is a potential for long-term career contentment.
Online courses in nutrition allow you the flexibility to explore your interests. You can choose the kind of specific nutrition education you want to receive and, ultimately, the kind of healthful help you want to offer the public.
Source:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Dietitians and Nutritionists"

Kate Robb is a freelance writer and university professor.