My Occupational Overview

While I research many occupations in the Health/Nutrition Science field, I am excited to see a variety of occupations, like Dietitian, nutritionist, health educator and community health worker. In our countrys state of obesity, hunger, diabetes, marketers targeting people to buy food in high saturated fats, calories and sugars. These fields should be in high demand. There are millions of homeless, low income homes and school age children who need to be educated on healthy living, not just eating. Over the past few weeks, I have read multiple articles and research area of study. It is truly astonishing to learn the amount of lives are lost and that will be lost or need medical attention due to bad nutrition practices.

For example, a dietitian or nutritionist might teach a client with diabetes how to plan meals to balance the client’s blood sugar. Others work with groups of people who have similar needs. For example, a dietitian or nutritionist might plan a diet with healthy fat and limited sugar to help clients who are at risk for heart disease. They may work with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Dietitians and nutritionists who are self-employed may meet with patients, or they may work as consultants for a variety of organizations. They may need to spend time on marketing and other business-related tasks, such as scheduling appointments, keeping records, and preparing educational programs or informational materials for clients.

Although many dietitians and nutritionists do similar tasks, there are several specialties within the occupations. The following are examples of types of dietitians and

They work in public health clinics, government and nonprofit agencies, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other settings.

Management dietitians plan food programs. They work in food service settings such as cafeterias, hospitals, prisons, and schools. They may be responsible for buying food and for carrying out other business-related tasks, such as budgeting. Management dietitians may oversee kitchen staff or other dietitians.” https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm

Understanding all sectors of these occupation, I how to make it happen. What education, certificates, training and licenses are needed for them . “Most dietitians and nutritionists have a bachelor’s degree and have completed supervised training through an internship. Many states require dietitians and nutritionists to be licensed. Most dietitians and nutritionists have a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, or a related area. Dietitians also may study food service systems management. Programs include courses in nutrition, psychology, chemistry, and biology. Many dietitians and nutritionists have advanced degrees.Dietitians and nutritionists typically receive several hundred hours