Pre-Dietetics

Dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in institutions such as hospitals and nursing care facilities. They design nutrition programs to protect health, prevent allergic reactions and alleviate the symptoms of many types of disease. A Master's or Doctorate in sub-specialties include:

• Community dietitians develop nutrition programs designed to prevent disease and promote health, targeting particular groups of people. Dietitians in this practice area may work in settings such as public health clinics, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs or home health agencies.
• Corporate dietitians work in food manufacturing, advertising and marketing. In these areas, dietitians analyze foods, prepare literature for distribution, or report on issues such as the nutritional content of recipes, dietary fiber or vitamin supplements.
• Consultant dietitians work under contract with health care facilities or in their own private practice. They perform nutrition assessments for their clients and advise them about diet-related concerns. Some work for wellness programs, sports teams, supermarkets and other nutrition-related businesses.
• Management dietitians oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities, company cafeterias, prisons and schools. They hire, train and direct other dietitians and food service workers; budget for and purchase food, equipment, and supplies; enforce sanitary and safety regulations; and prepare records and reports.
• Sports dietitians provide nutrition counseling and education that is designed to enhance athletic performance. They assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.

(source: Explore Health Careers - Dietitian Nutritionist)