Nutritionists
Made by Efren J Stringi
Responsibilities of Nutritionists
They must advise their clients to make good nutritional decisions
They review foods for nutritional value
Prepare information for food advertising
Determine and create nutrition indicators on labels
Skills and/or Personal characteristics needed
- They must be able to manage their time wisely due to long work hours
- They must be able to discuss different topics with their clients
- They must have excellent hygiene
- They must have a degree in nutrition
- They must have the ability to create an individualized menu for his/her clients
Prior Training required
- At least a bachelors degree in nutrition OR
- A complete 900 hours of field work OR
- A class taken on nutrition with a year-long internship following the class
working environment
A typical office usually is a sanitary, brightly lit office, with a proper ventilation system
Usually work for 40 hours a week
Occasionally work weekends
Nutritionists typically make $56,950 per year while working full-time