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To
be a successful Nutritionist you should:
- Be interested in the relationship of nutrition to
health.
- Want the opportunity to help others.
- Want to be a part of the health care team.
- Like a diverse work environment.
- Be interested in food, health promotion, disease prevention,
and health care.
- Have good communication skills.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Nutritionists should have a bachelor's degree from an
accredited program. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. Prerequisites:
Connecticut requires current certification as a Registered
Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
or to have taken CDR's registration examination for Dietitians
and hold an acceptable Master's or doctoral degree primarily
focused on Human Nutrition or Dietetics. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Dietetic
Association
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
eatright.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $37,440-$56,160
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Nutritionists promote
health and the prevention of diseases such as heart disease,
diabetes, and hypertension among groups and communities,
through good food habits. Nutritionists carry out research
and educational programs to help individuals, groups,
and entire communities reduce their health risks through
nutrition programs. Most nutritionists are also registered
dietitians (RDs) with advanced education and/or experience. |
| Where
could I work? Professional associations nutritionists
work for international, federal, state and local health
agencies (such as public health departments), educational
settings, sports programs, and food/health-related industries.
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
dietitians is expected to grow about as fast as the average
through 2008, due to increased emphasis on disease prevention
by improved dietary habits. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport
- University of Connecticut_Nutritional Sciences, Storrs
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