What is the scope of nutrition course?

With a rising concern about health and eating habits, the field of Nutrition and Dietetics is gaining a lot of popularity. Career opportunities can be in areas such as : Clinical Dietetics, Food and Nutrition Management, Public Health Nutrition, Education and Research, Consultant/Private Practice, Related Health Professionals (e.g. M.D., PA, etc.), Business and Industry, Media, International Food Organizations, Public Policy/Government. Many are hiring nutritionists for social welfare and developmental work.

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Rising concerns about health and eating habits, the field of Nutrition and Dietetics is gaining a lot of popularity. Career opportunities can be in areas such as: Clinical Dietetics, Food and Nutrition Management, Public Health Nutrition, Education and Research, Consultant/Private Practice, Related Health Professionals (e. g. MD PA, etc.), Business and Industry, Media, International Food Organizations, Public Policy/Government. Many are hiring nutritionists for social welfare and developmental work.

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Diverse job opportunities exist in front of nutritionists and dieticians in India. Both Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them. Talking about the Government sector, some of the well-known recruiters include: Government hospitals Community health centres Government Schemes and Missions (like ICDS, NHRM etc.) Government Organizations (like FNB, ICMR, and Public Health Foundation etc.) Government R&D units Government Nursing homes Government Nutrition Education Institutes Coming to the private sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Private clinics and hospitals Nursing homes NGOs Food products manufacturing firms Pharmaceutical firms Private R&D units Private Nutrition Education Institutes Health Clubs Fitness Centres Sports Centres and Franchises Hotels Job Profiles: Clinical dietitians Community dietitians Management dietitians Consultant dietitians Food service dietitians Gerontological dietitians Pediatric dietitians Business dietitians Administrative dietitians Dietetic assistant Top colleges/universities offering this course in India are: The Women Christian College School of Health Science, Kerala Lovely Professional University, Punjab D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai University of Mysore University of Madras Central Food Technology Research Institute Acharya N. G Ranga Agricultural University Jadavpur University.

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