The industry is as wide open as it has ever bene. A dietitian can do so much now from nutrigenomics to social media and marketing consulting. For my area of management, I see a lot of the new generation of dietitians wanting to grow beyond the nutrition department. I think you will see more RDs in senior management and executive positions with multi-department responsibilities and executive positions other than food and nutrition.
Read MoreMy first job lead me to a skilled nursing facility, which was part of a small community hospital. I not only worked in long-term care there, but also in the outpatient setting. This offered me a diverse work experience and a valuable foundation for nutrition knowledge and skills. After this, I wanted to work in clinical nutrition and I’ve been there ever since. Clinical nutrition allows me to continue my work with the geriatric population, as well as practice in the areas of nutrition support, acute illness and chronic disease.
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