Dietitian Working Conditions

Dietitians and nutritionists held about 66,700 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most dietitians and nutritionists were as follows:

Hospitals; state, local, and private: 30%

Government: 14%

Nursing and residential care facilities: 10%

Outpatient care centers: 8%

Accommodation and food services: 5%

Most dietitians and nutritionists worked full time in 2014, although about 1 out of 4 worked part time. Self-employed dietitians have more flexibility in setting their schedules. They may work evenings and weekends so that they can meet with clients

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition

Dietitian Work in General
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Dietitian Job Outlook
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