Nutritionists

(NOC 3132)
+17.23%
 

What do Nutritionists do?

Dietitians and nutritionists plan, implement and oversee nutrition and food service programs.

How to become: Nutritionists

Dietitians require a master's or bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field such as food and nutritional science or biochemistry and approximately 40 weeks of supervised practicum training.

Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.

Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, may be required for dietitians to practise.

Nutritionists usually require the same education and training as dietitians.

Registration with a regulatory body is required for nutritionists in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and (as a registered dietician-nutritionist) in New Brunswick.

Membership with the national association, Dietitians of Canada, and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practicum training as dietitians.

Where to study for a career as: Nutritionists

Redeemer University
Ancaster, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Biochemistry Bachelor; Honours
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Husson University
Bangor, Maine, US

Related Program(s):
Biology / Biochemistry Concentration Bachelor; Honours
Nutrition and Health Bachelor; Online
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University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Physiological Sciences Bachelor; Honours
Biochemistry Bachelor; Honours
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Computational Biochemistry (BSc) Bachelor; Honours
Biochemistry (BSc) Bachelor; Honours
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Curtin University
Perth, AU

Related Program(s):
Nutrition and Food Science Bachelor
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Biochemistry Bachelor
Nutrition Bachelor
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Modified on December 15, 2023

How much do Nutritionists make?

Low:
$44,990
Average:
$78,000
High:
$98,218

Job openings for Nutritionists

Job Seekers:
4,800
Job Openings:
4,900