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John Desouza

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Hello Binod,
Nutritionists and dieticians have various career options. They can be employed in various fields such as research institutes, schools, colleges, companies, private or govt hospitals, airlines, office cafeterias, yoga center, maternity, govt's health departments., athletes camps, mass media sector, etc, where their advice is required to promote eating healthy food. In addition, they can also work as private consultant and private practitioner.
They work in places like health maintenance organizations, home health agencies & public health clinics. Well experienced dietitians can opt as a director, associate or assistant of a d
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John Desouza

Contributor-Level 9

Hello Sangam,
Nutritionists and dieticians have various career options. They can be employed in various fields such as research institutes, schools, colleges, companies, private or govt hospitals, airlines, office cafeterias, yoga center, maternity, govt's health depts., athletes camps, mass media sector, etc, where their advice is required to promote eating healthy food. In addition, they can also work as private consultant and private practitioner.
They work in places like health maintenance organizations, home health agencies & public health clinics. Well experienced dietitians can opt as a director, associate or assistant of a dietet
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John Desouza

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Hi Surekha,
Here is the list of colleges offering Diploma in dietetics and nutrition through Distance mode:-
- Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Annamalai University

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anna kapoor

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Hello Pooja,
After passing intermediate or 10+2 one has to study Science subjects, such as food and nutrition, food Science and food technology. After passing graduate degree in any one of the above subject a Masters degree in Nutrition is required. After having post graduation degree for your betterment a doctoral degree will certainly add feather in your cap. You have to also appear in RD exams to become a registered dietician.
There are many universities in India offering B.Sc in food Science, nutrition and food technology. Mainly college of home Science in any university are running these courses. Some universities are also offering
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Himanshu Rao

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Dear Karan,
Please decide what do you actually want to do? On one side you wish to become an education counselor, and on the other, you are asking about pursuing different specialisation in M.Sc. Please decide which career do you actually wish to take up and then ask questions related to same. Also, would be great if you can do prior research.

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Vikas KaushikEngineer | Author

Scholar-Level 17

Hi Shreya,
The students from any background can enroll into a dietician course. But, the colleges have different requirements. Some colleges prefer students with PCMB or PCB. You have to check the requirements. You are also eligible for certificate or Diploma courses before opting for a Bachelor's degree.

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Angel Jalan

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Nutritionist is a better option because it will have lesser side effects.

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