- Placement rate: 85%
- Length of program: 1 to 2 years for certification.
- Career paths: nutritional consultant, food service manager, personal trainer
- Typical courses you will take: food preparation, dietary influences on disease
- Salary: nutritional consulting pays about $50 per hour
Learn Healthy Eating Online
Almost daily, there's a story in the news about what we should or shouldn't eat. Some foods are thought to contribute to cancer; some are thought to prevent cancer. We also hear almost daily that as a country we are obese because we don't know how to eat healthily. With online courses in nutrition, you can help others wade through this endless stream of information to construct a healthy diet plan. You could also help those who are unable to help themselves by serving as a food service manager in a school district or nursing home.
Online Learning Means Success
As a student in an online program, you will have flexibility with your schedule, the key component to successfully completing your education. If you're currently working in a related job (such as fitness trainer or food service), you will also be able to apply the new concepts you are learning.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics
