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 or a job-shadowing experience.

Other ways to learn more about this career include getting involved in summer exploration programs in food science and nutrition and reading books and watching videos about these fields.