By: Summer Varga

 Dietitians provide individuals, organizations, and companies with information and advice about food and nutrition.

Dietitians usually: Keep up with the latest nutritional science research. Explain nutrition issues. Develop meal plans. Promote better nutrition by giving talks to groups about diet and nutrition. There are 3 types of Dietitians: 1) Clinical Dietitians- provide medical nutrition therapy. 2) Management Dietitians- plan meal programs. 3) Community Dietitians- educate the public on topics related to food and nutrition.

 Dietitians mostly work inside hospitals, clinics, schools, government agencies, non- profit organizations, and sport facilities.  Dietitians usually work full time, although 20 percent work part time.

To be a Dietitian you have to: 1. Graduate all four years 2. Have a Bachelors degree in dietetics, foods, and nutrition. 3. College students in these majors take courses such as: foods, nutrition, chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. 4. Have a license to work in most states.

 The employment of Dietitians has increased by about 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than average for all occupations.

 In May 2010, Dietitians and nutritionists earn over $50,000. Now the workers have earned less.  About 33,000-75,000  If you become one of the Top 10 workers you earn more.

 Dietitians mostly use computers for researching and looking up nutritional facts on the Internet. They usually use notebook computers, impedance meters, glucose monitors, and calorimeters.

 I still want to do this career because you get to help and teach people about their diet. Also, because I love food.

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