Career questions tagged nutrition
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?
How to begin a career as a nutrition coach?
I am a little nervous to dive right into the nutrition business and work with clients on my own. I feel that i should work for someone else first.
How can I become a Registered Dietitian?
Hey! I was wondering if anyone on here could tell me the process of how to become a registered dietician! Nutrition has always been something I've been interested in, and it would also be helpful if I was informed of other career paths I could take in this field other than an RD. I was also wondering what I could do in high school, such as volunteering and organizations that I can join, that are related to dietetics or nutrition. I can't seem to find any :( Thanks a lot!
accounting after BS in nutrition and Dietetics
Hi! can i do masters in accounting after BS in nutrition and Dietetics or what options i have e.g. MBA?
How can I find people to interview in my chosen field?
I'm working on a project this quarter on my "5-year-plan" to get to my career goals. Part of the project is conducting interviews. Were can I go?
What are some good pointers for someone looking to get into the dietetics field?
What are some good pointers for someone looking to get into the dietetics field? Looking for things to grow outside the education aspect.
Do you recommend students to double-major?
I have a career goal and know what my passion is but I’d also like to study something that I like at college (eg. design). What should I do?
What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition?
I am an incoming freshman at UC Berkeley and will be majoring in nutritional science.
What is the best undergraduate program for Naturopathic medicine?
I am interested in nutrition, biology, psychology and chemistry. #medicine #doctor #naturopath #nutrition
Any food advice for a female CDL with IBS?
#cdl #truckdriver #transportation I'm a 19 year old female hoping to become a truck driver. I'm going to get my CDL while in Jobcorps #nutrition
What's your favorite part of your job as a dietitian?
I am a senior at Grundy Center, I enjoy being active and working out. I have a big passion for these things and think a career in dietetics would be suiting. I plan on going to Iowa State and getting my masters in this field. #nutrition #dietitian
Where all can you work with a masters in dietetics?
I am a senior at Grundy Center, I enjoy being active and working out. I have a big passion for these things and think a career in dietetics would be suiting. I plan on going to Iowa State and get my masters in this field. #nutrition #dietitian
Is there a career that combines both political science and nutrition?
Hi! Im a college student that is interested in both nutrition science and politicla science. I don't want to work in a lab, and wanted to see if theres any career opportunities that combine both of these! #science #political-science #nutrition
Blogging?....
Hello. This post is connected to my previous questions that I've asked. How exactly do I start blogging? I gave a couple of things that I'm interested in such as travelling, writing, nutrition, I enjoy watching cartoons, etc . But what would be the step to step process for starting a blog?....Getting it out there?....etc. #career #writing #writer #write #blog #blogging #blogs #media #cartoons #cartoon #nutrition #travel #travelling
Hi I want to become a dietician. Would you let me know which all colleges in Trivandrum offers me a suitable course connected with food.
I plan to take a bsc course related to food/nutrition/dietetics in Trivandrum #food and #nutrition #dietician #bsc #under-graduate #science
What are some suggested careers for someone who is interested in traveling, writing, and nutrition? (Not my only interests but just a few)
I am attending community college right now as a liberal arts major (I am currently in my second year but I have to obtain all of the required classes, credits, and I want to raise my GPA). #college #career #college-major #writer #writing #nutrition #travel #traveling
How can I combine my interests in psychology and nutrition?
What jobs are available to me? I am majoring in psychology for my BS and my college does not offer nutrition but they do have biology, biochemistry, exercise science, and health science. What should I do? Do I need grad school? #psychology #nutrition
Pharmacist looking for career options in Nutrition
I did a masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences but always had particular interest in Nutrition research. I enrolled in my degree thinking it would make it possible for me to work in Nutrition, but most of the jobs available are only in community pharmacy. Is there any course or degree that I can do now to finally be able to enter this area? Or any career suggestions that would make a pharmacist be able to work in the field of Nutrition? Thanks so much :) #science #pharmacist #research #nutrition
Hi i al interested in three domains psychology (+++++) nutrition (+++) and management (++++)
#clinical-psychology i was thinking about majoring in management and minor in psy or nutrition or majoring in nutrition and minoring in psy And i was thinking if you could pleuhelp me decide which on is more “doable” in terms of time..... money...... concentration.... #management #psychology #college-major #management #nutrition
How can I determine the best major and career path for me that will be beneficial in my future and my family?
Hello! I'm not sure how much information you'd like, so I'll start with some basics. I go to a Christian school as a 10th grader and play travel and school softball as my sport. I love to learn about how to stay healthy and improve the health of mine and others. I am disciplined, independent, hard-working, and smart with a GPA of 4.2 out of 4.5 last marking period. I am struggling to pinpoint what I would love to do as a career and want to pursue my passion without the frustration of "working a day in my life". Thank you for your time reading this and I look forward to receiving your advice! If any questions, please ask! #college #career #college-major #nutrition #nutritonalscience
What should i choose between nutrition and psychology?
I feel like psychology is an easy subject but on the other hand i am intrested in nutrition as well. I want a complete guide that which majors should i choose. #college-major #psychology #career #nutrition
How do you become a nutritionist? What do they do in a day? What are some ways I can prepare and what classes should I take in college?
I am interested in becoming a doctor but I do not feel like I could be a physician. I think a nutritionist is the right career for me but I want to know what their job is like. #medicine #doctor #hospital-and-health-care #nutrition #dietician #food #college
What can I get involved in to help my application to a dietetics program look better?
#college #science #college-selection #internship #dietetics #nutrition
Double Major in Psychology & Nutrition?
So, I’m a senior in college & I’m now questioning all of my life decisions. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE psychology. But I’m just now realizing throughout the years I’ve always had such a strong passion for nutrition & I don’t know what to do. My original plan was to go to grad school & get my masters in school psychology. I’m now realizing that that’s something I just don’t want to do anymore. If I could just start over & get a bachelors degree is nutrition & dietetics & becomes a nutritionist I 100% would. But now I feel like it’s way too late to do anything about it and I should just finish my psychology undergrad degree and apply for graduate school even though I don’t think I will get in nor do I truly want to do it. What would my possibilities be if I got a bachelor’s degree in psychology and nutrition? My parents are so set on me going to grad school that before I mention anything to them I need to have a set plan. I feel like I’ve wasted so much of their money being almost done and realizing my passion isn’t psychology. I just really don’t know what to do or where/who to turn to. Can I still succeed in life? #psychology #college-major #career #nutrition #doublemajor #confused #psychologynutrition #nutritionist
Which school has the best Dietetics program?
I am interested in dietetics and would like to know which school would help me the most. #nutrition #career-paths
Feeling indecisive-how'd you decide on your major?
I'm basically torn between graphic design, culinary arts and nutrition. My college doesn't offer minors. Since I took graphic design at vocational school and liked it pretty well, I'm thinking about continuing and learning more. But realistically, I don't do as much drawing as I used to, although I consider myself a very creative person. Culinary Arts sounded nice; I'm pretty interested in cooking because it combines world culture and art. But while cooking is fun, I'm pretty rusty, and I get scared off by things like heat and oil. I'm more drawn to cooking my favorite things, and I think at the end of the day I'm more of a baking person. The sound of being a line cook, cooking the same things over and over at rapid speed sounds off-putting. I like the sound of nutrition because while it has to do with food, it's not all about cooking. I find it neat that an every day, delicious thing like food can basically be your medicine, and that could give me a chance to help people. I'd have to take liberal arts first since they don't actually offer nutrition at my college(I'm starting at community college and then transferring). I know I could probably take liberal arts anyway and explore what I really like, but ahh, the other options are appealing. Liberal arts would cut out culinary arts because here in Maine there aren't any 4 year culinary programs. Along with being creative, I love foreign cultures, being hands- on, expressing myself, helping others and making them feel good. How'd you decide? It's almost the start of school and I should really make up my mind! #school #majors #major #college #nutrition #culinaryarts #graphic-design
What other jobs can you do with a medical doctorate degree?
I do plan on practicing medicine, but I want to know what other options are at my disposal in case that I do not want to do so anymore. #medicine #nutrition #wellbeing #opportunities #family
How much flexibility would I have as a dietitian?
I got my first bachelor's degree with a pre-med intent. After research and soul-searching, however, I decided that a doctor was not the occupation for me. I learned that many of them take few, if any, nutrition courses. It seems as if many medical schools in the US train people to write prescriptions for one part of the body rather than to understand the body as an integrated unit. I want the freedom to incorporate holistic practices, ancient health techniques, international diets, and the like into my career as a dietitian- not just the conventional American forms of treatment. Am I dreaming too big? #dietitian #holistic #nutrition #wellness
What was a typical meal for a medical student during the four years of training?
Medical school is already stressful enough to maintain sanity. Add on top of that with the hassles of eating, how did you prepare meals that were healthy enough for you to maintain your health during those stressful years? Also, what did you eat during those years? #health #student #social #medicine #nutrition #school #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare -school #med-school
Majors as pre-med?
So I'm going to be a freshman in college this upcoming year, and I am majoring in dietetics. I am really interested in health and medicine especially when it is food related. I love the idea of being a dietitian, but I don't think that it will be challenging enough for me to be happy. I especially am interested in endocrine problems, but don't want to overwhelm myself. As I said, I'm majoring in dietetics but will be doing a two year internship while in college to become a registered dietitian and experience clinical work while taking classes; however, I also will be completing this in three years instead of four (since I already have 47 credits from dual enrolled classes in high school). I almost think that doing research as a doctor or being an endocrinologist would be the best fit for me, but I also want to learn as much as I can about dietetics. This would be extremely fast paced and am not sure if I would be better off to full on commit to one or the other? #doctor #science #medicine #health #nutrition
To be a Dietician, what certificates or degrees do you need?
I am interested the the field of pharmacy and lifestyle management/ nutrition. I want to combine pharmacy with nutrition in my future career. I am graduating undergraduate early so technically I will not have a major. I could get a healthy lifestyle management minor in undergraduate or look at certificate courses to take during or after pharmacy school. #dietician #registereddietician #nutrition #pharmacy #pharmacist #certificate #foodscience #major #Creighton #earlyassurance #minor #healthylifestyle #management #lifestyle #healthcare #healthy #healthadvocate
Is there an area of pharmacy where you help people decrease or stop taking prescriptions by making lifestyle changes?
I am a HUGE advocate for individual healthy lifestyle management rather than fixing problems with a #pill. My #dream is to help people become their own health advocates. I want to teach people lifestyle modifications including #nutrition, #physical activity, and managing medications. I believe certain #prescriptions are over-prescribed and some maintenance medications can be avoided with lifestyle changes. I know it sounds backwards to be a pharmacist reducing medications, but that is my passion especially working in a pharmacy for almost 3 years not and seeing the effects in our society today. #lifestyle #management #health #healthadvocate #publichealth #pharmacy #pharmacist #society #rx #medication #health care #medications #medicine
Any good jobs to do while doing a master's in nutrition?
Master's program are more expensive than undergraduate programs. And loan repayment can be annoying. What kind of job or internship would you recommend doing (if possible) while studying nutritional science for a master's degree? Also, how did you stay frugal during those times? #nutrition #student-debt #finance #clinical-nutrition
Is there a possibility for a pharmacist to specialize in nutrition or become an Registered Dietitian?
My goal is to become a #pharmacist that specializes in #healthy #lifestyle management , which would encompass managing a person's #medications along with their lifestyle and #nutritional needs. I believe that lifestyle changes can reduce and even prevent risk of diseases or health issues before needing to start life-life maintenance medications. I want to be a holistic pharmacist, but are there an opportunities like that out there? #pharmacy #medicine #dietician #nutrition
What can I do in order to prepare myself to be most successful in pursuing an Kinesiology degree?
I have a passion for fitness, science, and nutrition, which makes a Kinesiology degree prefect for me. However, I wish to begin my college career as prepared as possible, and I am curious as to what steps I need to take to be on the correct path to the degree of my dreams. #fitness #doctorate-degree #kinesiology #science #nutrition
What is the daily life for nutritionists (inside and outside hospital settings)?
I am interested in nutrition and want to do some work in this field that does not involve just hospital work. Positions can be like manufacturing, handling, dietitian, research, supplements, etc. #nutrition #clinical-nutrition #medical-nutrition-therapy #diet-and-exercise
Wondering whether or not to get certified.
I'm currently getting a master's in counseling. During my time getting my master's, health has become more important to me and has allowed me to lose a good deal of weight. I still wish to participate in my master's program, but I would also like to get certified in nutrition. I want to be able to make a niche for myself in the counseling world. Do you think this would be a good idea? #nutrition #masters #counseling #niche
Which American universities focus on nutrition in relation to neurobiology?
I am a senior high school student with a several year experience in ecological theory and ecological agriculture. My work has lead me to study how food impacts brain health and development. I already have several mentors, including a neurobiologist, and am looking for more perspectives. I have applied to 15 universities. #medicine #ecology #nutrition #neurobiology #biology #college #research