Nutrition and Dietetics is fast- growing both as an academic discipline and in practical
application, both in India and abroad.
- Successful graduates of the course interested in further studies in the discipline may
pursue M. Sc., M.Phil. and Ph. D in the same subject.
- Those who are interested in professional working in the industry and find lucrative
employment opportunities in private sector clinics and hospitals, or may get self-
employed.
- Other areas of employment include private sector organizations such as leisure cruise
companies and private nursing homes.
- Such graduates may also choose to become psychiatric nursing as a profession where
they work with patients suffering from emotional and psychological distress caused
from unhealthy diet patterns.
Some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are listed below :
Consultant
Responsible for understanding different people’s requirements and lifestyles and
creating the best treatment plan for them.
Food Show Host
Responsible for showing customers how various food products can help to create a
lifestyle that can lead them to better health.
Sports Nutritionist
Responsible for teaching athletes and fitness enthusiasts effective ways of improving
their health, optimizing their performance, and managing their weight. Also, they
advise individuals on dietary practices, exercise, and use of vitamins, minerals and
supplements.
Nutrition Trainer
Responsible for promoting health through nutrition by designing, implementing, and
teaching best nutrition techniques and programs.
Public Health/Community Dietitian
Responsible for improving public nutritional habits instead of working one- on- one
with individual clients, and developing programs and policies for institutions that
improve nutrition, developing meal plans based on needs, cost, and culture.