Dieticians

Job Description:

Dieticians assess clients’ or patients’ dietary needs and develop and implement nutritional programs accordingly. They work on special diet required by people in different circumstances like working out a diet for a sportsperson, which would enhance stamina and performance. For an elderly and a sick person the suitable diet would be one which is easily digestible and likewise. Some dieticians specialize in management of overweight people or diabetic patients etc. They are also involved in large scale meal planning and supervision of the preparation process in canteens, schools, hospitals etc.

Educational Qualification:

Desirable qualification is BSc in Home Science with postgraduate diploma in dietetics or public health nutrition. Also see introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics.

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

34 Institutes offering graduate/postgraduate courses in Nutrition or dietician under Career Fields Medicine and Course Type  (a) Graduate (b) Post Graduate

Opening:

The job opportunities are in Research Institutions, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Firms, Food Manufacturing Companies, Fitness Clubs, Health Clinics, large Canteens and Sport and athletics organizations.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 6,500 per month (excluding other allowances)