Category: Nutrition

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  Rewarding Careers in Nutrition

  Posted on December 15, 2011

  by Jennifer Edwards, Career Counselor If you are seeking job fulfillment, then a career in nutrition should definitely be on your list. According to statistics, jobs in nutrition are expected to increase by roughly 10 percent over the coming decade. One reason for the abundance of nutrition-related jobs is that society is becoming more health-conscious. Moreover, people are developing a greater understanding of how disease can be prevented by means of proper nutrition and improved eating habits. Our society continues to age, and the “baby boomers” are nearing retirement. Taking care of this group’s health care needs will mean an increase in the demand for wellness professionals like nutritionists. Many people don’t realize that senior citizens also require dietary counseling, because eating habits change as one gets older. Nursing homes [...]

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