How To Get A Job As A Nutritionist

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If you’re passionate about food and nutrition, a job as a nutritionist could be perfect for you. But just how do you get into this profession? This post outlines some of the steps to becoming a nutritionist.

Find your area of nutrition
There are a few different areas of nutrition that you can get into. Clinical nutrition typically involves working with people who have medical conditions such as allergies, intolerances, heart disease or diabetes, working with them to find out what foods they can eat. Fitness nutrition is more about helping people meet fitness and sports goals such as finding the right diet for losing weight or bulking up. Then there are nutritionists who work with organisations such as food manufacturers or the government, conducting research and providing advice. It is important that you find the right niche for you.

Get qualifications
To get hired as a nutritionist, you’ll typically need to obtain some form of official qualification. A bachelor’s degree could be essential when working for a large company or when working with medical conditions. Choose a nutrition degree that caters to your niche. A ‘nutrition and food consumer science’ degree could be more beneficial if you want to work for a food manufacturer, whereas a ‘fitness, nutrition and health’ degree is likely to be better if you’re working with athletes or fitness clients.

Find some work experience
Whether you plan to work freelance or not, it’s a good idea to find some experience working for an employer first. It will give you a better insight into the industry and the way in which you should professionally conduct yourself. Try to find experience related to your area of focus. Look for entry roles or consider volunteering. From here, you can work yourself up or start your own nutrition business.

Branch out into other industries
Nutrition could be a base for branching out into other industries. For example, if you want to become a fitness nutritionist, consider whether it’s worth also getting a qualification in personal training or pilates so that you can offer exercise and fitness advice – visit this site to find out more about such qualifications. Alternatively, you could set up your own health restaurant by educating yourself on catering, or you could design your own health food product by learning about food product design.

Market yourself with a blog/vlog
A great way to make a name for yourself as a nutritionist – whether you’re trying to find your own clients or find work for an employer – is to start your own nutrition blog or vlog. Such a platform will show that you’re knowledgeable in your field and that you’re passionate, and it will provide credibility when finding work. You may even be able to make money via your blog or vlog through sponsored content or ad revenue. Use social media to share your content and help build an audience.

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