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A Major in Nutritional Science
Description of Major
This major educates students about the utilization of food by humans for growth and metabolism, in both normal and disease states. The field of nutrition requires course work in biology, chemistry, physiology and biochemistry to allow understanding of the mechanisms through which dietary factors are metabolized.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business and industry, education and research. A variety of jobs are available for nutritional sciences graduates, including:
| Caterer | Chef |
| Community Agency Worker | Consulting Dietitian |
| Consumer Advocate | Cooperative Extension Agent |
| Diet Clinic Owner | Dietary Services Director |
| Epidemiologist | Food and Drug Inspector |
| Food Buyer | Food Distributor |
| Food Product Development Specialist | Food Science Technician |
| Food Scientist | Food Service Company Dietitian |
| Food Technologist | Health Educator |
| Home Economist | Hospital Dietitian |
| Nurse | Nutrition Counselor |
| Nutrition Journalist | Nutritionist |
| Peace Corps Worker | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative |
| Physician | Prepared Meals Manager |
| Professor of Food Science | Professor of Nutrition |
| Public Health Administrator | Quality Control Manager |
| Registered Dietitian | Research Dietitian |
| Restaurant Manager | Retirement Residence Dietitian |
| Sports Nutritionist | Technical Writer |
| Weight Reduction Specialist |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
National Certification Board for Diabetic Educators
The American Society for Clinical Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center