Nutritionist By Annikah Eklon Period: 2

 A nutritionist falls under the biomedical category  Advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.  Develop meal plans, taking both cost and clients’ preferences into account  Evaluate the effects of meal plans and change the plans as needed  Makes $53,250 per year according to 2010 statistics Nutritionist

 Clinical dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy.  A chiropractor is able to alleviate pain in joints and muscles as well as a variety of other complaints.  Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. Similar types of jobs

 An important quality for nutritionists are assisting and caring for others.  Taking high school courses in health, chemistry, biology, communications, and mathematics.  At least need bachelor’s degree in and area like food service systems, dietetics, or foods and nutrition is required. Preparation

 Cal Polytechnic State University in Nutrition Science  New York University in nutrition and dietetics  Ohio State University in Nutrition  University of Nebraska, Lincoln complete a post- baccalaureate internship through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Colleges or programs

 68.8% of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese according to 2012 statistics.  The nutrition field will increase by 20% because of the epidemic of obesity. The future of Nutritionist

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