I am a 36 year old mom at home. Would it be too late for me to pursue a career as a RD?

I am a 36-year-old Mom at home. I do have a BS degree from a very reputable university. In your opinion would it be too late for me to pursue a career as an RD? Any advice would be very much appreciated. It would depend on what your Bachelor of Science degree is in. The...

I have a master’s degree in exercise physiology. How do I start to expand my knowledge in nutrition?

I have a master's degree in exercise physiology and wanted to expand my knowledge base more on nutrition. Could you tell me how I need to start? I am not sure if I need to look at a Registered Dietitian degree or what the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian is? Thanks...

What’s the difference between a certified nutritionist and registered dietitian?

Recently, I've become interested in nutrition. I've been reading a lot of things about it. I ran up on 2 terms that I don't quite understand. Please help. What's the difference between a certified nutritionist and registered dietitian? Do they both have the same qualification to counsel people on nutrition? Have you heard of the...

I am a guy who is wondering what a dietitian does, the need for dietitians, and starting salary?

I am a guy who is interested in becoming a dietitian. I just started school at Eastern Michigan University and I was wondering what a dietitian does, the need for dietitians and the starting salary. If you could send me any info on any of these questions ( I know they are basic) or...

Dietician is spelled incorrectly. There is no second t in dietician.

In the title of the Ask the Dietitian site, DIETITIAN IS SPELLED INCORRECTLY!!! There is no second T in dietician!! FYI, outside the US, many people spell dietitian as dietician (a -tic- in the middle) and in the United States, dietitian is spelled dietitian (a -tit- in the middle). Since the internet is worldwide, either...

I am an Air Force male and am thinking of a career as a dietitian. Is this a growing field?

I was wondering if you could give me some advice? I am 29 male and I am in the Air Force and I am thinking of a career as a dietitian. Is this a growing field or should I steer my focus in another direction? I am currently in Korea until November and I...

I am a doctor looking for accredited nutrition / dietitian programs in my area.

I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana and I am a doctor looking for accredited nutrition/dietitian programs in my area. How can I get a list of such programs? Is there a national association of registered dietitians and if so, do they have a website? Please, E-mail me a response. Thanks. Check out the Academy of Nutrition...

How do I become a dietitian? What classes do I take?

I am interested in becoming a dietitian. How can I become one? What classes do I have to take? I have a pharmacy degree right now. Can I work with that? What schools offer good programs (in California)? I would guess the jobs would be easier to find in pharmacy than dietetics in some areas of...

What are the nutrition opportunities in the job market?

I am thinking about finishing my bachelor's degree in nutrition. I chose this field because of the growing concern I see in the public health wise, specifically medical concerns, intolerance, awareness, fitness, this whole holistic perspective and medical alternatives and in technology, production of food. I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and...

I work in corporate health and fitness. Would I need / want to pursue my RD?

I am 3/4 of the way through my Master's program in Applied Physiology and Nutrition at Columbia University. I have my bachelor's in nutrition. I currently work in corporate health and fitness and am wondering how to decide whether or not I need/want to pursue my R.D. What are the pros and cons? I...