COVID has been a wake-up call for us to take our health, immune system and food habits more seriously. It’s leading people to take charge of their health and also to think about nutrition in a serious way.
We thus look at the branch of study that motivates people to incorporate healthy food habits into their diets and take care of their health.
Table of contents:
What is Nutritional Science?
What does a degree in Nutritional Science offer?
Top 10 universities to study nutritional science
Skills required to master nutritional science
What do nutritional science graduates do?
Duties of Dietitians and nutritionists
Career options and jobs after graduating in nutritional science
Remuneration
The Future of Nutritional Science
What is Nutritional Science?
First thing first, Nutritional Science is much more than the knowledge of food and liquid diets.
Nutritional science is a multidisciplinary area that focuses mainly on the role of food and nutrients in health and disease during the human lifespan. It can also be defined as the study of the nutrients in food and their impact on the well-being of human beings. This field of study has a lot to do with dietary concerns and health issues related to eating habits, foods and medicines. This multidisciplinary study will look into the basics of biology, chemistry and even social science. Nutritional science will also teach how human beings sense, digest, metabolise and store nutrients. Above all, this nutritional science also looks into the behaviours and social factors related to the food choices that human beings make.
What does a degree in Nutritional Science offer?
The study of nutritional science focuses on understanding how the human body responds physiologically and metabolically to food and diets.
As mentioned above, a degree in nutritional science is an interdisciplinary course – and it draws on fields like political science, psychology, sociology, biology, chemistry and kinesiology. This is an area of study that primarily focuses on food and nutrients in health and disease across the human lifespan. Topics such as how humans sense food, digest, human metabolism and how we store nutrients are essential topics of this course.
A bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science will also have the element of laboratory research, which will also include working with big data sets. The essential research element as part of the course will open up the research pathway for the student, and this will be helpful while doing a master’s program or dietetics program. The field of Nutritional science is something that continues to evolve every day with new research practices and developments in the field of health and wellness.
A few important contents that are part of the nutritional science curriculum are as follows :
Food and wellness
Community nutrition
Exercise science
Nutrition education
Human Nutrition
Food Science
Physiology
Community Nutrition
Epidemiology
Public Health
Food Microbiology
Physiology Practical
Fundamentals of Food Preparation Practical
Food Commodities
Nutritional Biochemistry
Sanitation and Hygiene
Diet Therapy
Project Formulation
Top 10 universities to study nutritional science
Here are the top 10 universities globally to study nutritional science:
Serial No.
University
Country
1
The University of Queensland
Australia
2
IOWA State University
United States
3
Plymouth Universities
United Kingdom
4
BAll State University
United States
5
The University of Auckland
New Zealand
6
Missouri State University
United States
7
Purdue University
United States
8
Griffith University
Australia
9
UKM
Malaysia
10
IMU
Malaysia
There are many universities that offer a master’s program in nutritional science (M.S.). This course is for a duration of two years and will award a master’s degree after completion. The primary focus of the master program will be on research skills and will provide knowledge in the professional learning environment. Areas of postgraduate study include the study of the effect of food on people and how humans can benefit the best out of what they eat, healthy food preparation, best diets and how to store food items.
Skills required to master nutritional science
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Management skills
Instructional skills
Mathematics
Scientific knowledge
What do nutritional science graduates do?
Clinical dietetics, food and nutrition management and public health nutrition jobs are in high demand. It is the fastest-growing job in most of the counties, as per the reports by the government agencies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, in the U.S., dietitians and nutritionists jobs are expected to grow 11 %from the year 2020- 2030, which will create 7800 job opportunities in multiple fields.
The median annual pay for dietitians and nutritionists was $63,090 in May 2020.
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Per cent change in employment, projected 2020-30
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Duties of Dietitians and nutritionists
Giving advice and counselling clients on healthy eating habits
Promoting healthy lifestyle
Promoting the need for good eating habits
Sharing information on nutrition issues
Evaluating and monitoring nutrition plans
Examining nutritional and health needs
Researching on meal and nutrition plans
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Career options and jobs after graduating in nutritional science
Animal nutritionist
Community education officer
Food technologist
Food and Nutrition Management
Health improvement practitioner
International aid/development worker
Medical sales representative
Naturopath
Nutritional therapist
International Food Organizations
Catering manager
Chef
Dietitian
Consultant / Private Practice
Education and Research
Health service manager
Herbalist
Personal trainer
Business and Industry
Dietitian
Sports Nutritionist
Product/process development scientist
Holistic Nutritionist
Clinical Dietitian
Food Safety Auditor
Oncology Nutritionist
Corporate Wellness Consultant
College Nutritionist
Paediatric Nutritionist
Nutrition Therapist
Nutrition Educator
Exercise Science Jobs
Life Coach
Eating Disorder Nutritionist
In the U.K. (for instance), the majority of nutritional science graduates work as health professionals (34%). The other top profiles for nutritional science graduates are in the field of engineering (7%) and therapy (4%).
Destination
Percentage
Employed
66.9
Further study
14.2
Working and studying
8.9
Unemployed
4.4
Other
5.6
Graduate destinations for nutrition
Type of work
Percentage
Health professionals
43.7
Engineering and building
8.6
Retail, catering and bar staff
6.6
Secretarial and numerical clerks
5.6
Other
35.4
Types of work entered into in the U.K.
Remuneration
Opportunities in nutritional science fetched high remuneration as this field is in high demand in most countries. Someone who is working in an Outpatient Care centre in the U.S. earns an average of $69,660 per year; a nutritional science graduate who is employed in hospitals; state, local, and private can earn 63,380 $ a year, and someone who works in the nursing and residential care facilities in the U.S. can make 60,330 $ per year.
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
The Future of Nutritional Science
Recent research by Dutch coalition Nutrition in transition has explored challenges faced by nutritional sciences and found out that there is a requirement to maintain the capability of the field and incorporate new methodologies to meet all the challenges of this century. They have also asked governments worldwide to advise people on good food habits, the importance of fitness, and healthy living.
In this modern world, fitness and nutrition goals have a vital role in our daily lives. There are immense opportunities open in academics, clinics, hospitals, and the private sector for students who graduate in nutritional science. So if you are passionate about living a healthy and happy life, there is no better time to get into the field of nutritional science.
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