Job Overview: What It's Like To Be a Nutritionist
Job Description:
A nutritionist is often responsible for:
A nutritionist is often responsible for:
- planning or creating nutrition programs for an individual or group of people to follow
- overseeing the preparation of meals
- educating others on the importance of eating right
Salary and Wages:
The annual salary of a nutritionist depends on the type of nutritionist as well as the number of years of work experience the nutritionist has and what type of degree they hold. For example, nutritionists with 20+ years of experience can earn annual salaries past the six-figure range. 2008 Statistics: Average salary of a Nutritionist: $50,590 ($24.30 per hour) Range: Some made < 31,460, but an equal amount earned >$73,410. 2010 Statistics: Average salary of a Nutritionist: $53,250 ($25.60 per hour) Salary range for nutritionists who are new to the field: between $35,000 and $45,000. Present Day: Average salary of a Nutritionist: $58,000 ($27.90 per hour) |
Some pros of being a nutritionist include:
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Some cons of being a nutritionist include:
Unlike a dietician, the term “nutritionist” isn’t usually a licensed or registered job. Therefore, almost anybody can call themselves a nutritionist, since the title is rarely protected by state law.
Although certification is available in some states and through some schools/online websites, there is no legal definition in who is defined as a nutritionist, which makes it hard for clients to decide who they should choose to help guide them.
It is a nutritionist’s job to research what diet plans are best for their client and find out what products and hearty foods live up to its hype. Because of this, it is easy to become misinformed or fall for a false claim, and the nutritionist may pass down this wrong information to its clients.
Unlike a dietician, the term “nutritionist” isn’t usually a licensed or registered job. Therefore, almost anybody can call themselves a nutritionist, since the title is rarely protected by state law.
Although certification is available in some states and through some schools/online websites, there is no legal definition in who is defined as a nutritionist, which makes it hard for clients to decide who they should choose to help guide them.
It is a nutritionist’s job to research what diet plans are best for their client and find out what products and hearty foods live up to its hype. Because of this, it is easy to become misinformed or fall for a false claim, and the nutritionist may pass down this wrong information to its clients.