Department of Nutrition & Kinesiology
Employment Opportunities
Since the field of dietetics is the high-tech science of applying food and nutrition to health, it is a vital, growing field open to many directions and opportunities. Health, nutrition, and fitness have become a way of life. People are eager to learn about eating right for a healthier lifestyle and learning about good nutrition. This means increased opportunities in the field of dietetics and nutrition including but not limited to working in the following areas:
- Hospitals, HMOs or other healthcare facilities
- Community and public health settings
- Fitness, sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs
- Education and research
- Sales, marketing and public relations
- Government work
- Restaurant management
- Food companies
- Private practice
The direction you take, and how far you take it, is your choice!
