Career Opportunities at Nutritionist Schools

    SAINT GEORGE, UT, April 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered dieticians and nutritionists now enjoy an average starting salary in excess of $55,000 per year. This exciting career field, with an above average median pay, has numerous openings for those desiring employment in health care centers, rehabilitation facilities, other care facilities, athletic facilities, nutrition clinics or private practice.

Those pursuing a career in this field will find there are a number of accredited nutritionist schools located throughout the country that train individuals in the areas of meal planning, weight loss consulting, athletic conditioning and overall diet management. Online school programs can open up even more doors for those interested in career opportunities in nutrition.

Nutritionists and dieticians help patients in a number of ways. They assist those seeking a better lifestyle, people recovering from injury, those needing to maintain a proper diet regimen because of an existing health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer, or anyone who is considering a conditioning program.

Nutritionist careers are divided into several categories, which include:

- Clinical nutritionists
- Community nutritionists
- Sports nutritionists
- Nutritional consultants

Nutritionist schools offer complete training and coursework for undergraduate or graduate students. Most states require a license to become a fully registered dietician or nutritionist, and the coursework needed includes biology, chemistry and food science.

Finding nutritionist schools is easier than ever before. NutritionistSalary.org is a website that matches individuals with a specific nutrition degree program or field of study in their area, whether it be a physical school or online.

About NutritionistSalary.org. NutritionistSalary.org has listings of accredited nutritionist training offering a Bachelor's, Associate's or Master's degree in dietary studies. Applicants can choose campus or online programs, find out about credit transfers, and build an course load that directly relates to the area of specialty. The website also recently added a nutritionist blog to provide more information to those interested in this career field.

Media Contact:
NutritionistSalary.org
Jason Nelson
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