I have a special interest in vitamins, minerals and their functions. Nutrition Month back in my highschool years was one of my shining moments b'cause we talk about Nutrition and I got lucky making it Quiz Bee Champ... Anyway, what I want to know if is there a course offered in Coll. for Nutrionist-Wanna be?
2006-11-22 16:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by cher_dc_xu 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
High school students interested in becoming a dietitian or nutritionist should take courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, health, and communications. Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. College students in these majors take courses in foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, and physiology. Other suggested courses include business, mathematics, statistics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and economics.
Of the 46 States and jurisdictions with laws governing dietetics, 31 require licensure, 14 require certification, and 1 requires registration. Requirements vary by State. As a result, interested candidates should determine the requirements of the State in which they want to work before sitting for any exam. Although not required, the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) awards the Registered Dietitian credential to those who pass an exam after completing their academic coursework and supervised experience.
As of 2004, there were about 227 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs approved by the ADA’s Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE).
Supervised practice experience can be acquired in two ways. The first requires the completion of a CADE-accredited program. As of 2004, there were more than 50 accredited programs, which combined academic and supervised practice experience and generally lasted 4 to 5 years. The second option requires the completion of 900 hours of supervised practice experience in any of the 265 CADE-accredited internships. These internships may be full-time programs lasting 6 to 12 months or part-time programs lasting 2 years. To maintain a registered dietitian status, at least 75 credit hours in approved continuing education classes are required every 5 years.
Students interested in research, advanced clinical positions, or public health may need an advanced degree.
Experienced dietitians may advance to management positions, such as assistant director, associate director, or director of a dietetic department, or may become self-employed. Some dietitians specialize in areas such as renal, diabetic, cardiovascular, or pediatric dietetics. Others may leave the occupation to become sales representatives for equipment, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturers.
2006-11-22 16:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-4 years :-) I went to a junior college for 2 years and got an associates degree in culinary arts. If I would have taken the nutrition classes (3-4 of them) Then transfered to a diffrerent school for 2 years i would have a bachelors in nutrition w/e , but i ran out of money haha :-)
2016-03-12 21:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need a lot of chemistry, environmental studies, and of course nutrition courses.
2006-11-22 16:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by wtfitsnguyen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "Nutrition" . . . duh.
2006-11-22 16:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by Hoops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋