Nutrition is a science that has been gaining popularity for the last years. People are more concern about the food they consume to nourish their bodies. The population is also interested in learning about food production and food composition. However, there is a long way to go. According to a recent study by the World Health Organization, the United States is one of the 10 fattest countries in the world, ranking number 9. The study says that 74.1% of the people in the United States, people age 15 and over, is considered overweight or obese. Fortunately, several programs have been implemented to ensure that people consume nutritious food. It is worth mentioning that, these programs wouldn’t be successful without the intervention of well-educated
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The Dietary Managers Association offers certifications as Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP.) After obtaining the certification, the CDM and CFPP must earn 45 continuing education credits every three years to maintain the certification. Due to the importance of Dietary Managers in the foodservice operations, they usually work more than 40 hours during a workweek, and expect to work on weekends and be on-call most of the time. Dietary Managers must be skilled professionals able to manage people, supervise and delegate, plan, work in a team, give feedback, communicate efficiently and work with a budget. They also need to have good customer and technical skill, be self-motivated and …show more content…
Nutrition is a growing science that involves more than knowing about food. Dietary Managers implement mathematics, accounting and business knowledge everyday. I think that it is important to research more about the different job positions offered in the nutrition department to find the right career for you. Two years ago when I started my degree in nutrition, I wasn’t sure about what I really wanted to do. I have a passion about nutrition and helping others, and I thought that Dietetics was the only option I had. However, for one reason or another, it was very difficult for me to seek to become a Registered Dietitian. Now, I know that there are many other jobs I can perform where I can show my knowledge and willingness to help others while doing something I love. I also believe in the importance of researching the requirements needed for a specific job position, such as certifications, training and continuing education, the skills needed and also the advantages offered, including salary and health benefits, to know what to expect in the long run. Something I am truly sure about is that to work in the foodservice industry, you have to be passionate about what you do and to have the capacity to understand the necessities of your patients and customers. It is also important to share your experiences and knowledge to educate and train others. Nutrition is a growing
The Dietary Managers Association offers certifications as Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP.) After obtaining the certification, the CDM and CFPP must earn 45 continuing education credits every three years to maintain the certification. Due to the importance of Dietary Managers in the foodservice operations, they usually work more than 40 hours during a workweek, and expect to work on weekends and be on-call most of the time. Dietary Managers must be skilled professionals able to manage people, supervise and delegate, plan, work in a team, give feedback, communicate efficiently and work with a budget. They also need to have good customer and technical skill, be self-motivated and …show more content…
Nutrition is a growing science that involves more than knowing about food. Dietary Managers implement mathematics, accounting and business knowledge everyday. I think that it is important to research more about the different job positions offered in the nutrition department to find the right career for you. Two years ago when I started my degree in nutrition, I wasn’t sure about what I really wanted to do. I have a passion about nutrition and helping others, and I thought that Dietetics was the only option I had. However, for one reason or another, it was very difficult for me to seek to become a Registered Dietitian. Now, I know that there are many other jobs I can perform where I can show my knowledge and willingness to help others while doing something I love. I also believe in the importance of researching the requirements needed for a specific job position, such as certifications, training and continuing education, the skills needed and also the advantages offered, including salary and health benefits, to know what to expect in the long run. Something I am truly sure about is that to work in the foodservice industry, you have to be passionate about what you do and to have the capacity to understand the necessities of your patients and customers. It is also important to share your experiences and knowledge to educate and train others. Nutrition is a growing