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)
