People all over the world are more health conscious than ever. But having said that doesn’t mean that all of them are heading in the right direction. Primarily, we can owe this to the shortage of time and it becoming more and more difficult to take out time to maintain a healthy schedule. Also because of work, lifestyle and other such reasons people do not find the required time. Needless to say, that all this results in lack of exercise and increase in stress level. It is the job of the Nutritionists and Dieticians to promote healthy living and prevent diseases.

There are various career options available for Nutritionists. They can work for airlines, office cafeterias, yoga center, maternity, colleges, research institutes, schools, companies, athletes camps,  mass media  sector, private or  government hospitals, govt's health depts., etc,. One can also with time start a practice of their own.

Dieticians cans work in places like health maintenance organizations, home health agencies, and public health clinics. Well experienced dietitians can opt as a director, associate or assistant of a dietetic dept or can also become a freelancer . Some dietitians are specialized in renal or pediatric dietetics areas.

Although the pay scale of Dietetics and Nutrition experts will depend on the job and the area of work; A professional working in research institutes, govt. hospitals, colleges and other agencies income are set by the govt., is set around Rs 8,000 - 15,000 every month, depends upon their experience and work profile.

Goes without saying, consultants in private practice can make more money depending on their practice.

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