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The role of a Nutritionist

What does a Nutritionist do?

Are you interested in a career in science? Do you love food and know all about the importance of healthy eating? Then you could make a great Nutritionist.

Nutritionists do research on food and health-related matters so they can pass on knowledge that will improve people's wellbeing. You could work in the media, in the product development section of the food industry or even in the NHS.

It's important to point out that Nutritionists aren't there to advise individual patients about their diets - if you want to do this, you'll need to be a Dietitian instead.

A typical Nutritionist's day will include:

Looking for volunteers to participate in experiments
Carry out practical tests to challenge hypotheses
Analysing biological samples as part of food trials
Writing about healthy eating for the attention of particular groups
Giving talks on eating, health and wellbeing

Is a career as a Nutritionist right for me?

You need to have a good knowledge of science to be a Nutritionist, but also be able to relate to a range of different people regardless of their background. Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills are also essential.

Other key skills a good nutritionist will have include:

Great communication skills
An ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
A non-judgemental attitude
Knowledge on all kinds of health and food-related topics
A highly motivational disposition to encourage different demographics to make changes

What's it like to be a Nutritionist?

"I have always been interested in health-related news and research, so I was thrilled when I found there was such a thing as a Nutritionist. The role allows me to explore my fascination with this subject, but also team it with the human interaction side of things. I love knowing that my work could help people to make decisions that might ultimately lead them towards a healthier lifestyle."

Get qualified as a Nutritionist

To become a Nutritionist, a degree in the field is usually a pre-requisite. However, some employers may accept an industry specific qualification (such as the Level 4 RSPH Nutrition Course and the Level 5 Award in Nutrition and Immunity) and a good level of experience in the field (around 5-7 years).

Recommended Nutritionist courses

Level 3, 4, 5 Nutritionist: Health & Nutrition

Imperial Academy

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course with FREE Certificate | CPD & CiQ Accredited | 150 CPD Points | Lifetime Access
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- 360 hours · Self-paced
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Delve into the Nutritionist: Health & Nutrition's principles — Obtain the abilities required to raise your competence in this field — Get a grasp of level XYZ with a certificate oflevel 5 knowledge — All with this Imperial Academy’s all-inclusive course. Enrol now to gain dif …
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Level 3, 4 & 5 Nutrition

Imperial Academy

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course with FREE Certificate | CPD & CiQ Accredited | 150 CPD Points | Lifetime Access
- Compare
- Online
- 360 hours · Self-paced
- Certificate(s) included
- 150 CPD points
- Tutor support
Great service

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Delve into the Nutrition’s principles — Obtain the abilities required to raise your competence in this field — Get a grasp of level 3,4,5 with a certificate of level 5 knowledge — All with this Imperial Academy’s all-inclusive course. Enrol now to gain different level knowledge a …
£100