Nutrition Degree Job Opportunities

What are the job opportunities that I will get in the courses of the Nutrition Degree Courses please tell me?

With a rising concern about health and eating habits among the people ,the field of Nutrition and Dietetics is gaining a lot of popularity in India as well.

The role of nutritionists and dieticians is to improve the health of patients by instilling healthy eating habits among them.

The Role Of Nutritionists/ Dieticians

The main role of the nutritionist is to promote the idea of good health through proper eating habits among the patients. Hence, they prepare diet charts and also tell you about exercises, selecting food items, how to build on metabolism, etc. to maintain the good health.

Skills required to become a Nutritionist

Candidates must have an interest in food and its related fields, also must have good planning, researching and administrative skills. Besides this having good communication skills can be a bonus to become one.

Qualifications To Become A Dietician Or Nutritionist

A Science Stream student (Physics, Chemistry and Biology student) can opt for Home Science, Food Technology or Nutrition Course after his 10+2 level of the schooling . You can pursue these courses in graduation and post graduation level as well.

If you're pursuing this course in graduation, you can pursue a B. Sc in Home Science from any prestigious university of the country.

Career Opportunities in this field

With health concerns rising among the people, there are ample job opportunities for professionals in this field.

Being a nutritionist you can find employment in hospitals, fitness centres, spas, health clubs, colleges, nursing care facilities, canteens, hotels, government, etc. You can also work as consultants or do private practice of the same. The starting salary in this field is around Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 per month

10 Best Colleges offering Courses in Nutrition & Dietetics

1) Lady Irwin College, Delhi University

2) Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi

3) Women's Christian College, Chennai

4) Bishop Choolaparambil Memorial College for Women, Kottayam

5) SNDT Women's University, Mumbai

6) G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology

7) Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

8) Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

9) Banasthali University, Jaipur

10) Gandhigram Rural Institute

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