Health & Nutrition

Many people mistakenly use the terms dietitian and nutritionist interchangeably. Although these two professions are undoubtedly related, they maintain distinctive qualities. The biggest difference between dietitians and nutritionists lies in the legal restrictions that each title carries. Only nutritionists that become registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) may legally declare themselves as dietitians or more precisely, registered dietitians (RDs).
Unlike dietitians, the nutritionist profession is much less protected under the law. In fact, nutritionists that do not intend to use the titles of dietitian or registered dietitian are often free from government regulation. Some states may require nutritionists to obtain an occupational license from a Board of Nutrition, while other states allow individuals to practice as nutritionists without any previous education, training or work experience.
Dietitians and Nutritionists Career Outlook
There is a valid reason why so many health care advocates are pursuing careers as dietitians and nutritionists: the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a positive occupational outlook for both professions. In 2012, the government reported the employment of 67,400 dietitians and nutritionists across the country. By 2022, this figure is expected to climb to 81,600. This addition of 14,200 jobs over a ten-year period equates to 21% employment growth change, which is a faster growth rate than the average for all other occupations.
Education Difference between Dietitians and Nutritionists
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, registered dietitians are required to complete a formal education program that results in at least a baccalaureate degree. This program must be approved by the Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and include a practical component performed in a career-related site. In addition, the program must provide coursework that covers subjects in:
Foodservice systems management
Food and nutrition sciences
Computer Science
Chemistry
Business
Microbiology
Sociology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Economics
Although some nutritionists may not need any educational background to practice in their state, they will likely need to complete some formal coursework in nutrition-related subjects to qualify for employment. Nutritionists that seek the certified nutrition specialist (CNS) credential are required.

Hello,
Thanks for asking.
According to your studies, there are many job options available for you.
Like -
* Sports and health clubs
* Teaching or Professorship
* Research & development
* Quality manager
* Agriculture
* Fitness centres as a consultant
* Government sectors like hospitals, Schools, Health institutions, colleges, factories
Well, people like to get into the Research & Teaching profession as it is very reputed & high paying Jobs.
You can also get into it by preparing for NET Exams.
Check complete details of csir net exam - https://www.eduncle.com/csir-net-exam which is conducted for the candidates who want to see their career in Junior Research Fellowship or an Assistant Professorship.
I hope it will help you.
Best of luck.

Hello,
The eligibility required for R&D exams is graduation in nutrition and dietitian, post-graduation Diploma in nutrition and dietitian or Master's degree in nutrition and dietitian.
Six months internship (Or 3+3 months) from recognized hospitals or two year experience in a multi-specialty hospital as full time dietician is also required.
Yes, you have one more career option available. You can pursue Masters in food science and then prepare for CSIR NET exam.
The council of scientific and industrial research for the science students, who wants to pursue in-depth research and development in the areas of food science and technology. You can join as a food nutritionist.
Best of luck.