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Career Opportunities
in Dietetics
The following is a list of different programs and divisions that a registered dietitian (RD) can work in. For further information, take a look at the careers section on www.eatright.org
Hospitals/Medical centers
Long term care
Home health
Private practice
Outpatient counseling
Clinical dietitians are a vital part of the medical teams in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, health maintenance organizations, and other health care facilities. They provide medical nutrition therapy to help speed patients' recovery and lay the groundwork for long-term health. Some dietitians choose a particular area of practice such as diabetes, pediatrics, or nutrition support.
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COMMUNITY
Child/elderly feeding programs
State and county health departments
International nutrition
WIC - Women, Children, Infants
Hunger advocacy
Community dietitians work in public and home health agencies, and in government-funded programs that feed and counsel families, the elderly, pregnant women, children and disabled individuals. Wherever proper nutrition can help improve quality of life, they reach out to the public to teach, monitor and advise.
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MANAGEMENT
School foodservice
University dining
Long term care
Hospital administration
Corporate management
Management dietitians work in healthcare institutions, schools, universities, and industry. They are responsible for personnel management, menu planning, budgeting, and purchasing. Management dietitians increasingly play a key role wherever food is served. |
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Sports nutrition
Consulting
Marketing/advertising
Wellness
Sales
Business dietitians work in food and nutrition related industries. They work in product development, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, purchasing, and in many other capacities that enable companies to satisfy consumers' growing interest in nutrition.
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Educator dietitians work in colleges, universities, and community or technical schools, teaching future doctors, nurses, dietitians, and dietetic technicians the sophisticated science of foods, nutrition, and dietetics.
Research dietitians work in government agencies, food and pharmaceutical companies, and in major universities and medical centers. They conduct or direct experiments to answer critical nutrition questions, and make dietary recommendations for the public.
Consultants work full or part-time as management, clinical, or community dietitians, usually under contract with a healthcare facility or in their own private practice. They perform nutrition screening, assessment, and counseling. They consult regarding disease management, weight loss, sports nutrition, wellness, and foodservice management.
When your are interviewing for a position, remember to thoroughly research the organization your are interviewing with. Companies in our industry now use a multitude of methods for interviewing including phone screens, video job interviews, live video interviews (like a video conference), remote video interviewing, behavioral assessments, committee interviews, and other formats. Make sure to do your research!
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USEFUL LINKS
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
UTAH DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
BYU HAROLD B. LEE LIBRARY
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