Dietitians and Nutritionists
Education
Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor's degree. Licensure, certification or registration requirements vary by state.
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $10,959.00 per year
Dietetics/Dietitian. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $11,194.00 per year
Nutrition Sciences. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $16,332.00 per year
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $5,703.00 per year
Human Nutrition. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,585.00 per year
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. - More About This Major
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other. - More About This Major
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other. - More About This Major
Military Training
No initial job training is provided to officers in this occupation. However, the Air Force and Army offer internship programs in dietetics that are approved by the American Dietetic Association.
Certifications or Licenses
Of the 48 states and jurisdictions with laws governing dietetics, 35 require licensure, 12 require statutory certification and 1 requires registration. Specific requirements vary by state. As a re...
General Qualifications
Although not required, the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association awards the Registered Dietitian credential to those who pass an exam after completing academic c...
Knowledge
- Biology
- English Language
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Therapy and Counseling
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