Foods and Nutrition

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Concentrations
Food Systems Management
General

The nutrition and food science major prepares entry-level professionals to serve as competent experts in translating the science of food and nutrition to the enhancement of the health and well-being of individuals and groups and to the development of food consumer products and services for the public.

The following list contains a representative sample of job titles of graduates with a Foods and Nutrition major. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.


Related Career Titles
Caterer
Clinical Nutritionist
Cookbook/Magazine Editor 
Diet Center Director
Dietetic Consultant
Eating Disorder Program Director
Family Physician
Fitness Club Manager
Fitness Instructor/Consultant
Food Scientist
Food Services Manager
Food Technologist
Food Tester
Health and Fitness Advisor
Newspaper Food Writer
Nutrition Consultant
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Researcher
Pediatric Dietician
Personal Fitness Trainer
Private Practice Dietician
Private Practice Nutritionist
Product/Recipe Developer
Public Health Nutritionist
Quality Assurance Specialist
Registered Dietitian
Restaurant Manager/Owner
Sales Representative
Sports Nutritionist
Weight-Reduction Specialist


Related Employers
Colleges & universities
Community health centers
Food & pharmaceutical business
Food processing plants
Hospitals
Industry
Media/PR firms
Offices in government agencies
Research labs
Schools


Related Skills
Ability to follow written instructions
Computer knowledge
Conduct research
Coordinate work with others
Decision making
Directing
Explain and answer questions
Interviewing
Keep records
Providing advise and counsel
Research and Development
Supervising
Training
Writing, authoring


Professional Organizations and Associations
American College of Nutrition (ACN)
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
American Public Health Association
Institute of Food Technology (IFT)