Career questions tagged nutrition
How do college gymnasts make it look easy?
I want to become a college gymnast when I'm older but I don't eat the food that I need to become strong. What can I do to make me want to eat more?
How can building connections early help later in life?
I am currently a senior in high school and I will go to college in less than a year to pursue a nutrition and dietetics degree from UTSA.
What are some nutritionist career opportunities?
What are some career opportunities for Nutritionists that aren't following the Registered Dietician route? I have an undergraduate degree in Integrated Health Studies and am pursuing a Masters of Food and Nutrition Sciences. (I am currently working full-time as a data analyst)
Where and how can I effectively network with others to open up opportunities in the university, at a lab, and at organizations that align with my goals?
I will be pursuing a Bachelors of Applied Science in Applied Human Nutrition. I would like to secure roles as an assistant researcher and eventually do my own research.
What are the required courses for dental school, and how do they fit with my Nutrition major?
I am an incoming freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in Nutrition on a Pre-Dental.
As someone moving into the field of dietetics and nutrition, I often find that despite my strong academic background, people assume they know more than me and question my knowledge. This leads to feelings of imposter syndrome, especially since food is something everyone has personal opinions about. How can I build confidence and establish credibility in a professional career where my expertise is constantly being challenged?
I am currently a Masters Student in Nutrition and Dietetics with career goals as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I plan to work in preventative healthcare through diet and lifestyle changes.
What is a piece of advice you would give your past self before starting an internship in nutrition and dietetics?
I am about to start a supervised learning rotation in different settings (hospitals, clinics, food services) for my graduate program in nutrition and dietetics. My question is tailored towards those already in the field or currently completing internships or clinical hours to complete their degree. I want to know the one piece you wish someone had given you before you started the internship. #Spring 25
What specific study habits have been proven to be most effective for successful chiropractic students? #Spring25
I am a freshman at Catawba College and plan to transfer to North Carolina Central University in the fall of 2025. I am interested in declaring a major in exercise science and minoring in nutrition. My goal is to become a chiropractor, and I have plans to shadow and intern this summer at Healing Hands Chiropractic. #Spring25
What would be better to focus on - Physical Therapy or Nutrition or both?
I am trying to decide between becoming a Physical Therapist for athletes or pediatrics. However, Nutrition - specific to athletes is also interesting to me.
What are some key things I'll need to know before becoming a Nutritionist?
I'm a high school student who needs information on being a nutritionist for a career project for school.
What activities would you recommend for a college student planning on becoming a registered dietitian?
I am a Dietetics freshman, and I would like to get more involved in activities related to my major and career, especially given that I will need to apply for graduate school in a couple years.
For jobs involving food science, what qualifications do you think are the hardest to meet?
I'm on my last semester of my Nutritional Sciences degree (bachelor's). I'm taking the time to brush up on food chemistry and physics. I have several years of experience working in a meat market, and 6 months experience developing a food product. What else can I do to aid my hire-ability?
What field is better among Psychology, Nutrition and Biotechnology?
Hey I'm Shajar and I want to get admission in Bachelors but I'm confused between three fields i.e.Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Biotechnology as I have interest in all. But I want to know which has a better scope and a secure future and which is easy?
Which field is better among Psychology, Nutrition and Biotechnology ?
Hey I'm Shajar and I want to get admission in Bachelors but I'm confused between three fields i.e.Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Biotechnology as I have interest in all. But I want to know which has a better scope and a secure future and which is easy?
How can I begin gaining experience in the nutrition field while still in school for nutrition?
I am transitioning to a new career and returning to school to pursue a degree in dietetics, to become a registered dietitian. How can I begin gaining experience in the nutrition field while still in school? Is there a job title I could research?
What are the various career paths available for those studying nutrition?
I am transitioning to a new career and returning to school to pursue a degree in dietetics, to become a registered dietitian. I am interested in learning more about potential career paths. What path did you choose and why?
What is the experience like for dietitians working directly with patients?
I am transitioning to a new career and returning to school to pursue a degree in dietetics, to become a registered dietitian. I'm curious to know what it's like to work in this field. Do dietitians enjoy their roles, particularly when working directly with patients in a clinical setting? What are some common challenges they face?
Dietitian Questions
Hello! I really want to do something in the medical field, and one of my options is to become a dietitian. My questions are: 1. Can I get a PhD for it? 2. If so, what are the differences between a regular dietitian and a dietitian with a PhD (e.g., difference in salary, difference in what they do, etc.)? Thank you!
What careers could I be headed towards?
Hey! My name is Abbey and I’m a first-year student at the University of St.Thomas in St.Paul Minnesota. Throughout my whole life, I've had an interest in sports, health, and the human body. Because of this, I decided to major in Exercise Science and double minor in Nutrition and Business Administration. I was looking at becoming an athletic trainer but decided against it a few months ago. I am really just looking for someone who has some knowledge in these areas, and could tell me a little bit of what I could go into when I'm older that includes my major and minors! And any other insights that I could find helpful in the future!
I would like to pursue a master in psychology and/or nutrition, what are the best schools to do so, and where can I work afterwards? What kind of works are there?
I already have a bachelor degree from an international university, and I wouldn't like to repite the courses that I already did.
What actually is dietetics?
I want to be a dietician for a pro sports team but I wanna know more about the field before I go into it. What type of jobs can you get being a dietician?
What was an unexpected advantage or disadvantage in working as a nutritionist?
I am G-d willing starting college this fall and would love to learn more about the nutrition field. I myself enjoy being physically active and eating healthy and I would like to share this with the rest of the world.
Hello! My name is Lisset and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the nutritionist field for a Foundations in Health Science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment. Thank You!
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in this field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What benefits did you receive working as a nutritionist? 12. What is the work environment like for a nutritionist? 13. In your opinion did you think it was worth it to become a nutritonist?