Nutrition - School of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

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Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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Nutrition (NTR) is an interdisciplinary field with three primary areas of focus: community nutrition (or public health), food service management, and clinical (medical) nutrition. The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences emphasizes the relationship between diet, nutrition, food access and health status. There are two tracks in the nutrition major that students can pursue: a general B.S. in Nutrition or a B.S. in Nutrition with a specialization in Dietetics.

This nutrition major is ideal for students interested in:

studying food and nutrition as it affects health
focusing on community engagement and clinical nutrition practice
the potential for professional practice in a wide variety of nutrition settings

Nutrition, B.S. Specialization in Dietetics

The Dietetics specialization is an option within the Nutrition major for students who want to pursue a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). The Dietetics Specialization has received Candidacy Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Please visit the Dietetics Specialization webpage to learn more.

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Career Information

Nutritionists and dietitians work in a variety of public and private settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, public health agencies, health clubs, and food companies.

Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of nutritionists and dietitians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The role of food in preventing and treating diseases, such as diabetes, is now well known. More dietitians and nutritionists will be needed to provide care for patients with various medical conditions and to advise people who want to improve their overall health.

Average Salary
The BLS reports that the median annual wage for nutritionists and dietitians was $63,090 in May 2020.

For more career information, visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration.