Cool Jobs: National Nutrition Month Edition

if you have a job or your still in job search mode, March is National Nutrition Month, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 1973. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” Why not add “Work Right” to that by working in the field of nutrition? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nutrition jobs, such as nutritionists and dietitians, are expected to see a faster-than-average job outlook increase of 20% by 2020.

This week, we are featuring 10 of the coolest jobs from cool companies hiring professionals to “Work Right” by helping others to “Eat Right” with proper eating habits and lifestyles.

1.) Clinical Dietitian – UnitedHealth Group (Baltimore): Improve the lives of others as Clinical Dietician at UnitedHealth Group.

2.) R&D Principal Scientist – Beverages Nutrition – PepsiCo (Valhalla, N.Y.): Support nutrition science development as Beverages Nutrition Scientist PepsiCo.

3.) Nutrition Instructor – The Art Institutes (Houston): Facilitate learning as Nutrition Instructor at The Art Institutes.

4.) Nutrition Services Aide – HealthSouth (Stuart, Fla.): Prepare patients’ therapeutic and modified diets as Nutrition Services Aide at HealthSouth.

5.) Director of Nutrition Services - Columbus Community Hospital (Columbus, Neb.): Join Columbus Community Hospital as Director of Nutrition Services.

6.) Weight Loss Consultant – Jenny Craig (Lincoln, Neb.): Help other achieve weight loss goals as a Weight Loss Consultant Jenny Craig.

7.) Certified Dietary Manager – Emeritus Senior Living (Colorado Springs, CO): Make a difference in others’ lives as Certified Dietary Manager at Emeritus Senior Living.

8.) Dietician – Florida Hospital (Orlando, Fla.): Improve patients’ nutritional status as Dietician at FloridaHospital.

9.) Nutritionist – FoodTown Supermarkets (Brooklyn): Join FoodTown Supermarkets as Nutritionist.

10.) Dietary Aide – CareOne (Marlton, N.J.): Assist in all dietary functions as Dietary Aide at CareOn.