Dietetic Technicians

High school students interested in dietetics should try to find a part-time, summer, or even volunteer job in the food-service department of a hospital or other health care organization. This kind of position allows you to observe the work of the dietary department and to ask questions of people involved in the field. A job in nonhospital food service, even a restaurant kitchen, could also be of value. With the help of teachers or counselors, you may arrange to meet with a dietitian or dietetic technician for an information interview.