What high school preparation is needed to become a nutritionist?”
Taking high school courses in health, chemistry, biology, communications, and mathematics is good preparation to become either a nutritionist or dietitian. To work as a nutritionist or dietitian, the minimum of a bachelor’s degree in and area like food service systems, dietetics, or foods and nutrition is required. Each State differs in requirements needed to practice. Some require licensure, certification, and/or registration. Many States require the Registered Dietitian credential, an award given to those who pass a certification exam given by The Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) recognized around 230 accredited dietetics bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in 2003. Advanced degrees are often needed by those wanting to work in public health, have an advanced clinical career, or conduct research. There are two ways to gain supervised practice experience. One way requires 900 sup
