Health Careers - College of Medicine - University of Vermont
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Dietitian/Nutritionist<br />
Dietitians/Nutritionists plan nutrition programs for<br />
large groups such as hospitals and nursing facilities,<br />
and for individuals with special needs, such as people<br />
with diabetes or high blood pressure. They also educate<br />
people about the need for and ways to achieve<br />
proper nutrition. There are many specific areas <strong>of</strong> this<br />
field that work with particular population groups.<br />
Work Environments<br />
Clinics<br />
Company cafeterias<br />
Day care centers<br />
<strong>Health</strong> clubs<br />
Home health agencies<br />
Hospitals<br />
Nursing facilities<br />
Physician <strong>of</strong>fices<br />
Private practice<br />
Research labs<br />
Schools<br />
Job Outlook<br />
Employment <strong>of</strong> dietitians is expected to grow about as fast<br />
as the average for all occupations through 2010 as a result<br />
<strong>of</strong> increasing emphasis on disease prevention through<br />
improved dietary habits. A growing and aging population<br />
will increase the demand for meals and nutritional<br />
counseling in nursing homes, schools, prisons, community<br />
health programs and home health care agencies.<br />
Education Programs<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Nutrition and Food Sciences<br />
305 Terrill Hall<br />
570 Main Street<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vermont</strong><br />
Burlington, VT 05405-0148<br />
www.nutrition.uvm.edu<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Organizations<br />
The American Dietetic Association<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
800-877-1600<br />
www.eatright.org<br />
Salary<br />
The middle 50 percent <strong>of</strong> dietitians earn between<br />
$31,000 and $46,000 a year, depending on setting<br />
and experience. The highest salaries are found for<br />
those in consultation and business, followed by food<br />
and nutrition management, education and research,<br />
community nutrition, and clinical nutrition.<br />
Education, Certification and Licensing<br />
High school course work should include college prep<br />
classes. Dietitians must obtain a bachelor degree from an<br />
accredited program and complete a supervised internship.<br />
They must also pass the Registered Examination for<br />
Dietitians to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).<br />
American Society for Nutritional Sciences<br />
Bethesda, MD<br />
301-530-7050<br />
www.asns.org<br />
FACTOID: There are about 50,000 dietitian/nutritionist jobs in the U.S: <strong>of</strong> those, more than half are in<br />
hospitals, nursing homes, or <strong>of</strong>fices and clinics <strong>of</strong> physicians.<br />
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