What is the scope for M.Sc nutrition and dietetics in India? What is the average salary offered to a nutritionist?

Dietetics is the Science and art of feeding individuals based on the principles of nutrition. It can also be said to be the Science and art of human nutritional care. Diet therapy and its application in patient related settings is a major focus of dietetics. Thus, the field of dietetics can be related to: (a) nutrition care and intervention focused on the individual and (b) nutrition care and intervention focused on the group. They can work with government hospitals, governments health department, schools, colleges, factories and office cafeterias for planning nutritional regiment.They can also work for sports hostels and athletes camps. Health and recreation clubs, canteen and nursing care facilities also require the services of nutritionists and dietitians. Employment opportunities are also open to them in catering department of star hotels and restaurants.Moreover they could find openings in the mass media where top priority is given to disseminating vital information on healthy living. At entry level salary varies from 10,000 to 25,000 rupees /month as per the abilities and experience. For top position salary varies from rupees 25,000 to 90,000 per month depending on qualifications, position held, experience and location.

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