Personal trainers oversee a client's activities in the weight room; nutritionists are responsible for a client's activity in the kitchen. They should have a strong knowledge of nutrition and its effect on the body, along with the ability to transfer this knowledge to a client.
Duties
Nutritionists must work with clients one-on-one to fashion meal plans and eating schedules. They must understand how different people should eat to work around any conditions or disabilities and must consistently monitor and modify the eating plan as necessary.
Basic Education
To sit for the licensing exam, aspiring nutritionists must first get an undergraduate degree in a field related to nutrition or fitness.
Advanced Education
Many nutritionists have master's degrees in nutrition or fitness and specialization training. This allows for greater advancement potential.
Employers
Nutritionists may find work at a variety of places including health clubs, corporate fitness facilities, private clinics and rehabilitation facilities and hospitals.
Significance
Nutritionists become more important and in vogue as health consciousness grows and obesity levels have risen to epidemic proportions.
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