About
the program
Becoming
a dietitian
Careers
Required
Courses
Admission
Faculty
Program
Handbook
Print/text
version of information
Western
Kentucky University

photo by Sheryl Hagan-Booth
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Enjoy Career
Opportunities
in:
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medical
nutrition
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sports
nutrition and wellness
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public health
nutrition
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private
practice
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foodservice
management
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business,
research &
education
Salaries and
Job Outlook:
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In a 2002
survey, among
entry-level dietetians employed full-time four years or less, 50%
earned
between $33,000-42,000. Salaries increase with years of
experience.
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The employment
of registered dietitians is expected to grow about as fast as average
for all occupations (10-20%) through 2012, as a result of increasing
emphasis on disease prevention through dietary habits (US Bureau of
Labor Statistics).
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More
information on careers,
salaries and job outlook can be obtained from the website of The
American Dietetic Association.
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