Career
Opportunities in Nutrition Department
The field of Nutrition
and Dietetics offers diverse career options across healthcare, food industry,
research, public
health, fitness, community development, education, and entrepreneurship.
These roles focus on
improving health through food, preventing diseases, and developing nutritious
food products.
1. Clinical Nutrition
& Dietetics
Professionals in this
area work in hospitals and clinical settings to assess, diagnose, and treat
nutritional problems.
Career Roles
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Clinical Dietitian
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Therapeutic Dietitian
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Renal/ICU Dietitian
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Pediatric Dietitian
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Oncology Dietitian
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Sports Clinical Dietitian
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Nutrition Support Specialist (Tube
feeding, TPN)
Workplaces
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Hospitals (govt & private)
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Clinics
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Nursing homes
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Rehabilitation centers
2. Community Nutrition
& Public Health**
Focus is on improving
the nutritional status of populations, especially vulnerable groups.
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Career Roles
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Community Nutritionist
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Public Health Nutritionist
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Program Officer (ICDS, NHM, UNICEF, WHO)
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Field Nutrition Coordinator
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Nutrition Educator
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NGO Nutrition Specialist
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Workplaces
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Government health programs (ICDS,
Anganwadi, NHM)
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WHO, UNICEF, FAO projects
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NGOs & community health centres
3. Sports & Fitness Nutrition
Nutritionists guide
athletes and sports persons to enhance performance and recovery.
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Career Role
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Sports Nutritionist
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Fitness Nutrition Consultant
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Gym / Fitness Centre Diet Coach
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Team Sports Nutrition Specialist
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Workplaces
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Gyms & fitness clubs
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Sports academies
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Athletic teams
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Private practice
4. Food Industry &
Food Technology Sector
Nutrition graduates can
work in product development, quality, safety, and labeling.
· Food Product Developer
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Quality Control Analyst
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Quality Assurance Officer
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Food Safety Auditor
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Food Technologist
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Sensory Evaluator
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