Nutrition
Enroll in a nutrition program and learn all you need to know to have a successful career designing meal plans, supervising meal preparation and more at a hospital, school or rest home.
Nutritionists are also known as dietitians and they design nutritional plans, supervise meal preparation and oversee the serving of meals within a particular institution such as a school, hospital or rest home. There are approximately 57,000 individuals working as nutritionists in the U.S. today and the average salary is currently at $46,980. Through healthy eating plans and modifying an individual’s diet, nutritionists can help individuals achieve optimal health. Nutritionists also play the role of advocate as they build awareness and promote healthy habits in the community. Nutritionists study subjects including food science, biology, anatomy and public health. There are several different types of dietitians including clinical dietitians, community dietitians, management dietitians and consultant dietitians. Find out which specialty is right for you and get into some nutrition classes today!