Scope for dietician

Asked by: Guest - 27 Jun 16

I have completed my 12th PCB, but could not score well. Can you provide me the scope of nutrition and dietician courses that could be pursued after completing 12th?

Our expert said - 09 Jul 16

A nutritionist is a person who provides advises pertaining to food and nutrition and their impacts on health. Depending upon their qualification they get a role to play ranging from public health department to clinical set-ups, sports fitness centers etc. A dietician on the other hand deals with the diet and their effects on health. Their application is more often found in healthcare industry and in the rehabilitation of the patients. Diploma and Bachelors program are available for the undergraduate courses and interested students can also opt for the post-graduation in the same field.

Job opportunities are diverse and are available both in public and private sector units. Some of their employment areas are:

• Health care sector (Hospitals, clinics, health centers)
• Research and Development
• International Organizations like UN, WHO, UNICEF etc.
• Government organizations
• Non-Government Organizations
• Community health centres
• Government schemes and missions like NHRM
• Government and Private Nursing Homes
• Government and private Nutrition Education Institutes
• Teaching
• Food manufacturing units
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Health clubs and Fitness centres
• Sports centres
• Hotel industry
• Working as private consultant etc.