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How to become a Dietitian

What does a Dietitian do?

Do you love food? Are you keen to pursue a career in science? Then becoming a Dietitian could be the perfect career move for you.

These professionals use their expert knowledge on health and nutrition to give people advice on making good choices when it comes to their diets. They also assess and treat a host of medical problems that are related to nutrition.

As a Dietitian, you can work in a hospital setting or in the community and your responsibilities might include:

  • Running clinics for patients with specific dietary needs, such as diabetics
  • Creating meal plans for patients
  • Offering advice on healthy lifestyles
  • Helping people make the link between nutrition and positive physical and mental health
  • Offering one-to-one consultations
  • Giving statements to the media about new products or nutrition-related research

Is a career as a Dietitian right for me?

Being a Dietitian is ideal if you are keen to do plenty of experiments and research but also want to interact with people, as there will be lots of contact with people from all walks of life. You will need to be patient, insightful and, above all, tactful, especially when explaining your latest findings.

A good Dietitian will be:

  • Fascinated by food, health and nutrition
  • Curious and eager to do research on a variety of topics
  • Good at explaining complicated issues to those with no science experience
  • Non-judgmental
  • Good at teamwork
  • Highly organised

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Career progression and salary expectations for a Dietitian

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Get qualified as a Dietitian

To become a Dietitian, you'll need a specific qualification related to the industry, and most employers will consider a degree in nutrition as a pre-requisite.

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What's it like to be a Dietitian?

"No two days are the same when you're a Dietitian. One day I might be offering help to someone with an eating disorder and the next I could be heading to a TV studio to discuss a breaking news story related to health - it's so exciting. I also love the fact that I'm using my science background to help facilitate people's journeys towards a healthier life."

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