Category: Careers in Nutrition

Discovering careers and jobs in the healthcare field.

What is a Food Scientist?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by admin

Food Scientist- Is This the Career for You A food scientist is defined as one who applies basic science and engineering to study the chemical, physical and biochemical character of foods as well as understanding the standards of processing food. … Continue reading →

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History of Nutrition

Posted on May 23, 2013 by admin

Nutrition is essential to every life form. Specifically, nutrition is defined as “the sum of all processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances”. The intake and use of food has been studied since the … Continue reading →

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Registered Dietician, A Healthcare Career

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

The National Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for registered dietitians will increase by 20 percent over the next decade. In particular, the demand for dietitians specializing in geriatric nutrition is expected to rise as the population ages, … Continue reading →

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