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List of programmes - Human Nutrition and Dietetics

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Nutritionists, Dieticians and Dietetic technicians find careers in skilled Community based programs, Nursing facilities, Schools, Hospitals and medical centres, Public health agencies, Research Institutions, Faith based organisations and Chemists. Nutritionists and Dieticians specialize in five main thematic areas namely, 1) Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Practice: planning and supervision of meals prepared and served to patients to confer with physicians and other medical professionals about each patient’s nutritional needs and preferences, 2) Nutrition and Dietetics Management: plan, coordinate and supervise the planning, purchase and preparation of food for institutions like hospitals, health centres and schools. 3) Nutrition and Dietetics Research: study nutrition, food science and research on alternative foods as they relate to human health outcomes. 4) Community Nutrition and Dietetics: work in government Health centres to provide advice to the community on optimal nutrition practices and improve eating behaviour. 5) Consultancy in nutrition and dietetics: counsel patients and perform nutritional screening and assessments on their own patients or those referred by physician. Additionally consultants in nutrition and dietetics support organisations involved in operational research to design, implement and evaluate their programmes.