19 MARCH2023nutritional goals and behaviours, dieticians are qualified to treat specific medical conditions as well. A student can pursue a B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics after their 12th and later pursue M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics. Clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, food science and technology, and sports nutrition are the four main specialty areas of nutrition covered by the M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics. There are opportunities to work as a nutritionist in each of these disciplines. After completing the course, one can work with medical teams in hospitals, health-maintenance organisations, private/public practises, and other health care facilities to become a registered dietitian (RD). One can also choose to pursue additional research in this area. In India and other nations, there is a huge demand for dietitians.Career Opportunities as a NutritionistClinical nutritionists stay up to date on the most recent developments in nutrition science and transform that knowledge into an understandable message to aid individuals or even large populations in becoming healthy. They can assist in a range of locations, including health care facilities, schools, and private consultations.Scope for this field· A B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics graduate can work as a dietician in hospitals and as a nutritionist in clinics, medical institutions, and multinational corporations· Becoming a registered dietitian is a possibility (RD) after this course· In NGOs and for-profit businesses, graduates can serve as a project assistant, project associate, or chief nutritionist· Choose career as a weight loss surgery nutritionist· Become an entrepreneur and create a nutrition clinic, café, or restaurantNutritionist in Public HealthPublic Health Nutrition is another area of nutrition that focuses on issues that affect the general public's health related to food and nutrition, such as anaemia, vitamin A deficiency, diabetes, and iodine insufficiency. This is the area of study for this field:Scope for this field· Graduates may find employment as a project assistant or project associate at PHFI, WHO, UNICEF, or other health organisations· Work as the head nutritionist for a private or non-profit organisation
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