Salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists

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The effects of nutrition on human health and well-being are of vital importance to dietitians and nutritionists. These professionals work with individuals, in institutions, or in facilities which produce large amounts of food on a regular basis for a set population, such as school or hospital cafeterias. They may design and prepare or instruct the preparation of meals for special diets including gluten-free or low-sodium meals. These professionals are often actively involved in the development and dissemination of materials on public health and nutrition, and may suggest public policy regarding nutrition. They may also prepare teaching materials and/or instruct courses on nutrition and healthy eating habits for health professionals and the general public. A Bachelor's degree is required for this field, and many dietitians and nutritionists also hold Master's or doctoral degrees.

A Dietitian or Nutritionist will normally get salaries ranging from $39,840 to $90,000 depending on experience and education levels. usually receive a salary of sixty-four thousand one hundred and fifty dollars every year.

make the highest salary in California, where they earn average job salaries of close to about $81,070. People with this job title can receive the highest pay in Wholesale Trade, which has wages of $70,890.

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