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Nutrition and Dietetics is a sub-discipline of medicine that deals with all the aspects of food and its effects on the health and wellbeing of human beings. The difference between Nutrition and Dietetics is that dietetics mainly focuses on food management whereas Nutrition deals with the promotion of health through healthy food. Nutritionists and Dieticians are trained health professionals who create diets for individuals and teach them about healthy food, habits, and lifestyle. They try to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of their patients through a healthy diet.

Studying Nutrition and Dietetics is very important and useful because changes in a person's diet can help prevent and control many health problems like diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, food allergies, and chronic fatigue. The curriculum combines the science of nutrition with the wellness of the community and environment.

A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is for students who wish to improve human health and wellbeing, and are concerned about the wellness of the community and the environment. Students of Nutrition and Dietetics will learn about eating and nutritional habits and the impact of these habits on people. Students graduating from a course in Nutrition and Dietetics will be able to provide consultation to patients and design nutritional therapies based on their metabolism. They will develop important skills like organizational abilities, teamwork, aptitude for science, and the ability to deal with people from different backgrounds.

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Study Levels:

Various institutes and universities offer courses in Nutrition and Dietetics, at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Several universities also offer online courses on certain online learning platforms.
These study levels include:
Certificate in Dietetics
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition
Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Master of Science in Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Master of Science in Human Performance
Master of Science in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology
Master of Science in Food Development
Master of Science in Human Nutrition
Master of Science in Human Nutrition, Obesity, and Health
Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutrition and Dietetics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food and Nutrition
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Exercise, Nutrition, and Health

Specialisations:

Nutrition and Dietetics is a very broad field that offers a number of fields of specialisation which students can choose from in order to gain in-depth knowledge and experience in that particular field. These include:
Clinical Nutrition
Food Science and Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Sports Dietetics and Nutrition
Home Science

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Applied Nutrition
Food Science and Technology
Renal Nutrition

Paediatric Nutrition
Gerontological Nutrition
Food Toxicology
Nutritional Physiology
Molecular Nutrition

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Employability:

Nutrition and Dietetics is an emerging academic discipline throughout the world. The field is parallel to both the medical and fitness sectors, which makes it very promising and goal-oriented. Graduates with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics have a number of career opportunities to pick from. They can find employment in government and private hospitals, clinics, health and fitness clubs, research institutes, food manufacturing, and processing units, and many more.

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    Job titles include:
    Clinical Dietician
    Nutritionist
    Dietetic Technician
    Health Educator
    Community Health Worker

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    Sports Nutritionist
    Community Dietician/Nutritionist
    Therapeutic Dietician
    Nutrition Trainer
    Nutritional Sales Executive
    Health Coach
    Research and Development Manager
    Nutrition and Dietetics Teacher
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