You can get into this job through a university course,
You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification approved by the Association for Nutrition .
Approved courses include:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You might want to get some paid or volunteering experience in the NHS . It could help you get a place on a university course.
You could also consider work experience in:
You can find volunteering opportunities through The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Volunteer by Do IT .
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Nutritionists teach patients and clients about the effects of food on their health, motivating them to make positive changes to their diet.
Your exact day to day tasks will vary depending on where you work.
Generally, as a nutritionist you might:
Location : You could work in an NHS or private hospital, in the community, at a GP practice, at a health centre or in a laboratory.