Nutrition
Major
What is Nutrition?
Nutrition major is a specialized
field, which focuses upon the nutritional needs and conditions
of all kinds of people and conditions. Nutrition explores
how nutrients, and the foods from which they are derived,
aid the body in growth and development and in maintaining
health and wellness. Dietitians are educators, counselors,
consultants and/or managers working in diverse environments
ranging from hospitals to large corporations. A nutrition
program offers excellent preparation in the basic sciences
and liberal education, a background in food science, and
a focus on human needs related to nutrition.
What are Some Specializations
Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your
interests beyond recommending this general major. Various
specializations related to this major may be offered by
colleges and universities. These specializations may be
of greater or lesser interest to you. A few of the specializations
related to this field include, but are not limited to:
Dietetics
Manager |
Dietician |
Food
Science |
Medical
Dietician |
Medical
Nutrition |
Nutritional
Sciences |
Human
Nutritional Services |
Nutrition
Studies |
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What Kinds of Students
Major in Nutrition?
People who choose nutrition as
a major have a preference for providing care for individuals
as well as for participating in a role of the medical
research in their field. These people enjoy helping others
and receive a feeling of satisfaction from the knowledge
that they have a positive impact in the lives of other
people. Nutritionists enjoy the sciences, especially biology
and chemistry.
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What Courses Do Nutrition
Majors Take?
The required and elective courses
you would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Concepts
of Nutrition Science |
Experimental
Food Science |
Public
Health Nutrition |
Food
Management and Nutrition |
Cultural
and Social Aspects of Food |
Medical
Nutrition Therapy |
Nutritional
Biochemistry and Assessment |
Exercise
Nutrition and Supplements |
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What Types of Positions
do Nutrition Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional
organizations illustrate the types of positions you might
qualify for if you complete this major. Some majors are
more directly related to employment than others, however.
You should consider the likelihood of employment after
graduation carefully, if you do not plan to go on for
graduate work in a field. Even with the completion of
graduate work in some fields, however, employment is difficult,
so you should determine what the prospects are for this
or any major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced
by the selecting employment-related courses and by the
enrollment in second major or in a minor.
Food
Services Coordinator |
Dietitian |
Clinical
Dietician |
Nutrition
Writer/Reporter |
Institutional
Food Services and Food Sales |
Nutrition Educator |
Catering
Coordinator |
Medical
Food Service Director |
Nutrition
Coordinator |
Dietary
Supervisor |
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Are you interested in detailed
information about the forecasted demand for a particular
profession? Are you interested in the estimated salaries
such positions are likely to pay? This government Web
site allows you to search on a particular job, whether
listed here or not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning
more about what professionals in this field do and what
kinds of activities they engage in, you might want to
begin with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments
to Consider
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the featured institutions on MyMajors because they support
MyMajors and you in your search for the best major available.
They offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs
for you to consider.
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Other fine institutions offering
this major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year College Curriculums
to Consider
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to your two-year college advisor that their institution's
majors be included to show you their course requirements
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Nutrition Major
