Careers in Nutrition
Clinical Dietitian Applied Nutrition Concentration
Do you want to learn about how the human body works, and the role foods play in health? A clinical
dietitian has the rewarding and challenging job of applying the science of nutrition to treatment and
prevention of disease. Clinical dietitians, who are Registered Dietitians, work in hospitals, clinics,
and other fast-paced medical settings.
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Community Nutritionist Applied Nutrition or Nutrition Science Concentration
Public health, or community, nutritionists are those caring people who work for government and private
agencies, developing and carrying out programs to ensure good nutrition and help prevent disease.
Jobs in the US or internationally focus on groups at risk, like the young, elderly, or underprivileged.
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Nutrition Educator All Three Concentrations
Nutrition educators and communicators use their written and interpersonal skills to make food and
health issues clear to others. You might teach a class, write a magazine column, or develop educational
materials for a food company; you understand the science, and know how to successfully reach others.
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Private Practice Nutrition Consultant All Three Concentrations
As a consultant, you run your own show marketing your special skill sets. If you love the idea of clinical
nutrition but also counseling others, you may become a Registered Dietitian offering counseling services
for people with eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, or other conditions. Other consultants use their
writing skills to serve as technical writers or analysts for food companies or public relations firms.
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Nutritional Science Researcher Applied Nutrition or Nutrition Science Concentration
Are you fascinated with biology, chemistry, physiology, and genetics? Are you analytical and curious?
Nutritional science researchers use cell cultures, animal models, and human subjects to study nutrient
function in health and disease. Usually you will proceed to a graduate degree after your graduation to
be a successful researcher.
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Sports Nutritionist Applied Nutrition or Nutrition Science Concentration
With a passion for sports and exercise, you may work as a sports nutritionist or wellness professional.
Providing nutrition education at a wellness center or serving as a Registered Dietitian for professional
sports teams, you can help others achieve their best.
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Physician, Physician's Assistant, Nurse, Dentist, or other Allied Health Professional Nutrition Science Concentration
If you love science and want to pursue a career in the medical field, why not become a doctor or nurse
that patients can really count on for sound nutrition advice? Although many people depend on medical
professionals for nutrition advice, most receive virtually no training in the science and practice of
nutrition! At Cal Poly, you have the flexibility to earn a B.S. in Nutrition while meeting the rigorous
science requirements for post-graduate study in medicine and related fields. For information on health professions visit
Health Professions
Advising Center at Cal Poly
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Nutritional Products or Pharmaceutical Sales Representative All Three Concentrations
Do you enjoy travel and meeting people? Are you outgoing and friendly? You might find a sales position
with a nutritional products or pharmaceutical company to be the perfect way to blend your technical
knowledge and personality in a well-paying position.
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Foodservice Director Applied Nutrition Concentration
Want to combine a love of food, organizational, leadership, and nutrition skills? Foodservice positions,
at schools, hospitals, hotel/restaurant chains, and other institutions, combine these planning and
management strengths in foodservice operations. Having an RD credential can help for some positions,
there are opportunities for students with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition.
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Food Product or Ingredient Development Scientist Nutrition & Food Industries Concentration
Love to create in the kitchen and have a passion for nutrition, too? We offer curriculum options so you
can blend the study of nutrition, food, and culinary sciences into a recipe for success in new product or
ingredient development. Food companies often depend on creative scientists to apply their education
to the development of new foods.
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