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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 68,600$52,130
$94,522Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Dietitians and nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives.
What do they typically do
- Assess clients' nutritional and health needs
- Counsel clients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits
- Develop meal and nutrition plans, taking clients' preferences and budgets into account
- Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices and make changes as needed
- Promote healthy lifestyles by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
- Create educational materials about healthy food choices and lifestyle
- Keep up with or contribute to the latest food and nutritional science research
- Document clients' progress
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.9%Job Opening 49Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs539649Change 110