This article would give an insight into the career,
employment, and job opportunities in nutrition/ dietetics in Nigeria.
Before I proceed into the careers, employment, and job
opportunities in nutrition and dietetics, you should know what this field is
all about.
What is Nutrition/ Dietetics all about?
Nutrition is the science by which living things
receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy. It involves food
intake, assimilation, absorption, biosynthesis, catabolism, and excretion. This field provides
information on food and healthy eating habits.
A nutritionist is, therefore, a person that studies
nutrition and its relationship with living things.
A dietician help patients make healthy choices of
food to achieve a specific health-related goal. This enables the patient to
maintain healthy eating habits.
The study of nutrition has been vital in Nigeria and
beyond. This is because there is a strong relationship between nutrition and
health or life. In essence, we all need nutrition to survive.
Importance of Nutritionist/Dietician in Nigeria
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They offer changes and necessary
adjustments that are important to be made in everyday lives.
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They ensure that patients and
individuals eat a well-balanced diet to avoid malnutrition
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A nutritionist helps to enlighten the
understanding of how diet affects the health and wellbeing of people and
animals.
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A dietician works with patients to
monitor their health needs and dietary limitations
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Nutritionists are in no doubt important
part of post-bariatric surgery lifestyle and also essential consultants before
the surgery is performed
Skills Required to be Successful In Nutrition/Dietician
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Good communication skills
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A nutritionist/dietician must have the
ability to encourage and motivate others
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Time management skills
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Efficient team working skills
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Enthusiasm, passion, sensitivity and
empathy
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Good verbal presentation and writing
skill
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Good organizational skill
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Good listening skill
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An aptitude for science
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Strong problem-solving skills
Career Opportunities for Graduates in Nutrition/Dietician in Nigeria
The
following are career opportunities for graduates in Nutrition/ Dietetics in
Nigeria
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Public health nutritionist-life coach
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Nutritionist
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Food safety auditor
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Clinical nutritionist
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Nutritionist services manager
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Nutritional therapist
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Food services nutritionist
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Sport nutritionist
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Nutrition writer
Employment Opportunities for Graduates in Nutrition/Dietician in Nigeria
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Hospitals
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Colleges
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Universities
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National and local government (health
and food departments)
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International food organizations.
Examples include Oxfam, center for food safety Peace Corps
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Exercise and sports industry
JAMB UTME Subject Combination to Nutrition/Dietician in Nigeria
To apply for nutrition and dietician in Nigeria
includes
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English language (which is compulsory)
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Mathematics/physics
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Biology/agriculture
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Chemistry
O’Level Subject Requirement to Study Nutrition/Dietician in Nigeria
To apply for nutrition and dietetics as a UTME
candidate, you require five SSCE credit passes in
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Mathematics
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English language
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Chemistry
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Biology/agricultural science
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Physics
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