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Nutrition classes?
What are the best classes to take to become a nutritionist?
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Ann Wallace
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
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Ann’s Answer
Your question is somewhat vague. You asked about being a nutritionist. I believe that you can become a nutritionist by getting certified in different programs. As a registered dietitian, we typically earn a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics so having a good background in biology, chemistry, anatomy, biochemistry, and all types of food and nutrition classes are key. The field of dietetics is so interesting to me and there are many different career paths you can take like management, patient care and education, counseling, teaching. Dietitians work in so many sectors like healthcare, post-secondary teaching, school districts, various state departments, merchandising/advertising, food industry and creating your own practice.
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Danielle’s Answer
Usually the school has a didactic program that specific nutrition courses such as Nutrition (Macro and micro nutrients), Community Nutrition, Health sciences (bio/chem/physiology/anatomy/organic chem). I would suggest looking for schools that offer an integrated program (didactic classes + dietetic internship).
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Briana’s Answer
There are a few different types of jobs youncan specialize in including: Sports nutrition, Holistic nutrition,
Oncology nutrition, Pediatric nutrition, Registered dietitian.
Helpful classes at the high school and college level include:
Food science
Microbiology
Dietetics
Chemistry
Nutrition
Biochemistry
Clinical nutritional care
Anatomy
Community nutrition
Psychology
Biology
Oncology nutrition, Pediatric nutrition, Registered dietitian.
Helpful classes at the high school and college level include:
Food science
Microbiology
Dietetics
Chemistry
Nutrition
Biochemistry
Clinical nutritional care
Anatomy
Community nutrition
Psychology
Biology