Nutrition Major

• What is Nutrition?
• What are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
• What Kinds of Students Major in Nutrition?
• What Courses Do Nutrition Majors Take?
• List of Nutrition Jobs
• What is the Median Salary Range for Nutrition Careers?
• College and University Departments to Consider

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.

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What are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?

Various specializations related to a major in Nutrition may be offered by colleges and universities. These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest to you. A few of these specializations related to this field include, but are not limited to:

Dietetics Manager	Dietician
Food Science	Human Nutritional Services
Medical Dietician	Medical Nutrition
Nutrition Studies	Nutritional Sciences

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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 Nutrition 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	Cultural and Social Aspects of Food
Exercise Nutrition and Supplements	Experimental Food Science
Food Management and Nutrition	Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutritional Biochemistry and Assessment	Public Health Nutrition

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List of Potential Jobs in Nutrition

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.

Catering Coordinator	Clinical Dietician
Dietary Supervisor	Dietitian
Food Services Coordinator	Institutional Food Services and Food Sales
Medical Food Service Director	Nutrition Coordinator
Nutrition Educator	Nutrition Writer/Reporter

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What is the Median Salary Range for Nutrition Careers?

U.S. Median Salary(starting):$41,700

U.S. Median Salary(mid-career):$58,200

Note: These numbers are national averages so you could make more or less than these amounts. Actual expected salaries will vary depending on your chosen career path, experience, and even your geographic location. 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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Colleges and Universities offering majors in Nutrition

MyMajors complete list has 231 schools in the USA with a major in Nutrition.
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