Dietician

A dietitian (or dietician) is an expert in dietetics; that is, human nutrition and the regulation of diet. A dietitian alters their patient's nutrition based on their medical condition and individual needs. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems. 

Career Options

• - • Management dietitians • Community dietitians and community nutritionists • Clinical dietitians and clinical nutritionists

Educational Qualifications

• • Minimum Qualification- Opt for a college offering home science after 10th or after 12th Science (with biology/microbiology).

Personal Skills

• • Analytical •Organizational •People Skills •Communications •Technical

Courses to be pursued

• • Bachelor’s Degree in home science • Specialized courses in nutrition or dietetics • Diploma in dietetics or sports nutrition • Master’s in home science • PhD
• M Phil

Top Colleges

• Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai-625 021 Ph- +91-0452-2458471 Email:mkuregistrar@rediffmail.com.

Working Conditions

Dietitians and nutritionists work in hospitals, cafeterias, nursing homes, and schools. Some dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed and maintain their own practice. They work as consultants, providing advice to individual clients, or they work for healthcare establishments on a contract basis. Most dietitians and nutritionists work full time, although about 20 percent work part time. Self-employed, consultant dietitians have more flexibility in setting their schedules.

Successful Persons

Achyut Kanvinde

Achyut Kanvinde, has worked with Modernist architect and Bahudas founder Walter Gropious and is currently a well known personality in the world of Architecture.

Nari Gandhi

Nari Gandhi is the very renowned personality in the field of architecture. She is the architect of Daya Residence in Mumbai.