Skip to Main Content

Nutritionists

Tips for Entry

Read publications such as the Journal of Nutrition (https://nutrition.org/publications/#the-journal-of-nutrition) to learn more about the field.

Set up informational interviews with nutritionists to learn more about they type of work they specialize in, what their daily tasks are, and how they got started in their career. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding nutritionists to interview.

Attend the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (https://2020.eatrightfnce.org/fnce-2020-update) to network and interview for jobs.

Become certified in order to show employers that you have met the highest standards established by your industry. Find information at https://theana.org/certify.

Related Professions