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February 16th, 2009


Nutrition Education in America

Find Nutrition Education in the United States and Canada. There are several schools from which one can choose to pursue a nutrition education. For instance, if you are more interested in attaining a holistic nutrition education, there are a number of healing arts and alternative healing schools that provide these academic programs.

If sport nutrition is your niche, then there are some technical and other career training schools that offer sports nutrition education. If you are seeking more than just certification or diploma, then many traditional colleges and universities also extend nutrition education degree programs as part of their course selection.

No matter which route you take, rest assured that most nutrition education programs cover general training in anatomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and physiology. In addition, students enrolled in nutrition education programs learn a great deal about how dietary intake is a critical factor in the overall functioning of the human body. It is this instruction that enables students to help patients and clients make informed decisions on healthy diets and healthy lifestyles.

Other interesting subject matter in nutrition education programs sometimes includes coursework in natural healing therapies and remedies like homeopathy, herbal medicine, naturopathy, holistic healing, and even acupuncture.

Most nutrition education programs result in certification, a diploma or degree – depending on school, and respective state requirements. On another note, students should be aware that while most states do regulate the nutritionist and dietician occupations, graduates of nutrition education programs are often required to acquire licensure and/or registration.

As a lucrative career path, successful graduates can earn over $60k annually, and can actively seek employment in medical clinics, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding nutrition education, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore career school programs near you.

Employment source: Bls.gov (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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