Strong knowledge of how to live a nutritious life.
The latest information on products on the market and their nutritional value.
Potential involvement in research and testing of food.
Face-to-face interaction with clients who are interested in your advice.
The opportunity to change the lifestyle of a client.
With levels of obesity set to rise, the need for Nutritionists is likely to increase.
Understanding of basic science and everyday applied science.
Disadvantages
Exposure to illness and disease if working in a vulnerable workplace such as a hospital.
Working with people who may not be seeking help because they want to, rather because they have been told to, for example obese people who have been recommended to seek help before they become seriously ill.
Due to the fact that this is an area of specialisation, many of the cases will be similar, therefore causing potential for the work to become repetitive or boring after long periods of time.
Due to the fact that large quantities of health information are now published on the internet, people may decide to mentor themselves rather then seek the help of a professional.
Weight loss programs and meal supplements are cheaper and more accessible options then spending sometimes large amounts of money on Nutritionists.