Nutritionists

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What do Nutritionists do?

Dietitians and nutritionists plan, implement and oversee nutrition and food service programs.

How to become: Nutritionists

Dietitians require a master's or bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field such as food and nutritional science or biochemistry and approximately 40 weeks of supervised practicum training.

Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.

Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, may be required for dietitians to practise.

Nutritionists usually require the same education and training as dietitians.

Registration with a regulatory body is required for nutritionists in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and (as a registered dietician-nutritionist) in New Brunswick.

Membership with the national association, Dietitians of Canada, and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practicum training as dietitians.

Where to study for a career as: Nutritionists

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

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Chemical Biology Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Chemical Biology Bachelor; Honours
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Redeemer University
Ancaster, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Biochemistry Bachelor; Honours
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The University of Queensland
Brisbane, AU

Related Program(s):
Veterinary Technology Bachelor
Health Sciences - Nutrition Bachelor
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University of Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor; Honours
Biological Sciences - Biochemistry Bachelor; Honours
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Biochemistry Bachelor; Honours
Genetics and Biochemistry Bachelor; Honours
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Nutrition Bachelor; Honours; University Transfer
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Modified on December 15, 2023

How much do Nutritionists make?

Low:
$44,990
Average:
$78,000
High:
$98,218

Job openings for Nutritionists

Job Seekers:
4,800
Job Openings:
4,900