• Work in health care, business and industry, public health,education, research and private practice.
• As part of the health care team, educate patients about nutrition and administer nutrition therapy.

• Manage food service operations

• Oversee everything from food purchasing and preparation to managing staff

Education/Training

• College prep courses in high school, including math and science, some business courses may be helpful.
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
• Complete a supervised practice program, approved or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the ADA, at a health care facility, community agency or food service corporation.
• Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Complete continuing professional education requirements to maintain registration.

Salary

• Averages between $25,000 and $45,000

More Information

• ADA Careers and Student Services
  216 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 800
  Chicago, IL 60606-6995
  1-800-877-1600, ext. 5400 or 312-899-0040
  E-mail:  education@eatright.org
  www.eatright.org/join/careers.html