I am a former chef and many years a Weight Watcher. I want to help people change their life-style to a healthier one and earn a living doing it and make people aware of the horrible stuff in our food. I have no formal degree in this area. Any ideas?
2007-03-08 06:32:14 · 7 answers · asked by heyjude 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Could you work in a cafeteria at a hospital or grammar school? I know this might sound corny but you meet a lot of people who would be interested in things about you,as the cook? Or you could bee... the dietitian probably with a couple months of school.Did you get any of your training from college? Even one class?Get a transcript of the grades you made in this class,and that you completed it.Get some copies (at the post offices' copy machine or somewhere)-to show to the employer. This might help you land the job. Also a nutritionist--like the dietitian.Could you be a consultant somewhere like Nutra-System? Log on to their web site, find their e-mail address on there somewhere and send them an e-mail asking about employment opportunities.
2007-03-08 06:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by zaggittier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For positions as a registered dietitian or nutritionist you must have no less than a Bachelor's degree. However, you might be interested in becoming a certified & registered Diet Technician. This is a program that is offerred in community colleges. While learning this profession, you'd also be able to earn an Associate degree - most employer's want that - and you will be eligible to take the national exam for certification. That means you can go anywhere in the United States and work.
As a Diet Tech, you have an active role in meal planning for people with special nutritional needs in a variety of settings. Techs often interact with those whom they are helping. You'd be able to use what you already know.
2007-03-08 06:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need a degree unless you intend to work as a licensed or registered professional. There are many authors on the subject who are just as educated as any phD but do not have a "formal" degree in the field.
Contact me through email if you'd like some additional pointers where you can get certifications which can help you develop your own knowledge and edify you a bit as necessary.
2007-03-08 06:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formal degree will get you a job in the health industry, life experience will give you the ability to FORM jobs in the health industry.
Try and use your practical knowlege to start your own business built around healthy living. It's funny but those that don't go to college are often forced to either end of the financial spectrum. It's up to you which end you'd like to be at.
2007-03-08 06:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 09:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by barksdale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but without a degree, few people will trust you with their health.
2007-03-08 06:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by justweird_sodeal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need a degree to do anything.
2007-03-08 06:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by kelbel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋