Dietitians and nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs, supervise meal preparation, and oversee the serving of meals. They prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications. Dietitians manage food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools, promote sound eating habits through education, and conduct research. Many dieticians specialize, becoming a clinical dietitian, community dietitian, management dietitian, or consultant.

Experienced dietitians may advance to management positions, such as assistant director, associate director, or director of a dietetic department, or may become self-employed. Some dietitians specialize in areas such as renal, diabetic, cardiovascular, or pediatric dietetics. Others leave the occupation to become sales representatives for equipment, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturers. A master's degree can help some workers to advance their careers, particularly in career paths related to research, advanced clinical positions, or public health.

Nutrition Science - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a degree in Nutrition Science, one of the fastest growing fields in health science. Along with knowledge and skills in general nutrition science and health care, students will learn values, research methods, and applications that can help in a broad range of life science occupations. This programs offers 4 specialization options: Dietetics, Health and Wellness, Health Science, and Pregraduate/Preprofessional.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science degree can work in areas such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice, athletic clubs/wellness centers, public health programs, the food industry, and the pharmaceutical industry, and can become consultants with sports teams, corporations, and restaurants.

• Principles of Nutrition
• Food Safety and Microbiology
• Nutritional Analysis and Assessment
• Nutrition Planning and Management
• Nutrition Across the Human Life Cycle
• Nutritional Counseling
• Sports Nutrition

• Health and Wellness / Nutrition - Bachelor of Science
• Health Science / Nutrition - Bachelor of Science
• Advanced Start in Nutrition - Bachelor of Science

Fitness and Nutrition - Diploma
Learn the skills needed to become a Fitness and Nutrition professional at home at your pace. The Fitness and Nutrition program covers topics such as:

• Managing personal health and injury prevention
• Sports nutrition
• Promoting lifestyle changes
• Stress management and reduction

• A fitness trainer
• A fitness and nutrition professional
• A health and wellness professional

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).