• 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

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