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Department of Nutrition
Career Options
 
Community & Public Health

Advise individuals and families about food selection; coordinate nutrition awareness in settings such as:

  • Community Health Programs
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  • Senior Centers
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Cooperative Extension
  • Public Health Agencies
  • Advocacy Organizations

Clinical

Participate as a vital part of the medical team providing nutritional care in:

  • Hospitals
  • Out-patient Clinics
  • Ambulatory Care Programs
  • Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
  • Extended Care Facilities
  • Hospices
  • Home Health Care Agencies

Business & Industry

Develop food products or education materials; sell or market food/nutritional products for:

  • Food Manufacturers
  • Food Distributors
  • Advertising
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Public Relations/Consumer Affairs

Education & Research

Teach and/or conduct nutrition research in:

  • Colleges/Universities
  • Teaching Hospitals
  • Medical Schools
  • Laboratories
Food Service

Plan and operate food service systems in:

  • School Food Service
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Hospitals Cafeterias
  • Day Care Centers
  • Retail Food Stores
  • Restaurants
  • Catering

Wellness Consultant

Practice independently, conduct nutritional education seminars and tailor individual nutrition plans for:

  • Sports Teams/Coaches/Athletes
  • Health Clubs/Spas/Gyms
  • Community Wellness Centers
  • Corporate Wellness Programs
  • Health Maintenance Organizations
  • Weight Management Programs
  • Medical Offices
  • Private Practice
Media

Disseminate nutrition information through:

  • Radio/Television
  • Public Relations
  • Newspapers/Journals

Department of Nutrition
C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548
Phone 516-299-2762 | Fax 516-299-3106
Email nutrition@cwpost.liu.edu
 
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus School of Health Professions and Nursing