Nutrition Science is one of the fastest-growing industries. Hospitals, clinics, schools, senior living centers, wellness programs, community and public health centers, universities, athletic and sports teams, and the hospitality industry are always in need of trained nutrition professionals. The study of Nutrition Science is foundational in preparing students for careers as nutritionists, registered dietitians nutritionist (RDN), food scientists, or other dietetics professionals. Students learn about chemicals and nutrients in food and their effects on the human body and the world. The study of Nutrition Science provides a broad foundation in a practical and personally applicable exposure to a variety of scientific areas of nutrition such as chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and biology.
Nutrition Science is the study of human nutrition and its application in meeting the dietary needs of individuals. As a science- based discipline, the study of Nutrition Science incorporates areas of Nutrition, Food Science, Psychology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Biology, Physiology, Sociology, and more. Many colleges and universities offer Nutrition and Dietetic programs, designed to prepare individuals for many professional carreer opportunities provided upon degree completion. These programs also provide a strong and suitable foundation for students preparing for careers in areas of Dietetics, Athletics, Public Health, Medicine, Research, Food Science, Culinology, Education, and more.
Certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) requires a comprehensive internship by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics after the completion of a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. This internship includes rotations such as in community nutrition, foodservice management, pediatrics, sports nutrtion, and clinical dietetics in a hospital setting. Nutrition professionals may also specialize in unique areas such as food science, sports nutrition, culinology, informatics, regulatory, marketing, private practice, community education, scientific research, and much more.
Contact an El Camino College Nutrition Science faculty member for more information on becoming a RDN and on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.
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