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| Fulfill Your Life and Others: Become a Nutritionist |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
Good health starts with what you eat (and don't eat) each day. If junk is all you consume, you'll have a hard time producing anything worthwhile. If you maintain a sensible diet, however, you'll have the fuel you need to do great things.
That's the message of Nutrition experts worldwide. Nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They also help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications, such as using less salt and reducing fat and sugar intake.
But knowledge of the Food Pyramid will only take you so far. To become a licensed nutritionist, you'll need at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. You may also choose to pursue the Registered Dietitian credential awarded by the American Dietetic Association.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nutrition professionals held about 50,000 jobs in 2004. And employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. The pay is pretty healthy, too: Median annual earnings of nutritionists were $43,630 in May 2004; the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,760.
Good nutrition is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Become a nutritionist, and spread the word.
About the author:
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Gina LaGuardia is the Editor-in-Chief of The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.
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