How do I become a Nutritionist/ Dietician?

Who are Nutritionists and Dieticians?

Nutritionists and Dieticians are the health professionals who are expertise in human nutrition, meal planning, economics and preparation. However, there is a thin line between nutrition and dietetics professionals. Dieticians help individuals to plan and monitor their diet. In hospitals they work close with doctors and check the quality and hygiene in the hospital kitchen. Whereas, Nutritionists go beyond diets, they move into the science of biochemistry, food science.

How do I become a Nutritionist/ Dietician?

To start the career in Nutrition and Dietetic one can join a course in Nutrition and Dietetic. There are following level of courses:

• B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetic
• Post graduate diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition
• M. Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetic
• Ph. D (Nutritional Science)