Question : How can I become a nutritional consultant without becoming an RD?
So originally I was planning on majoring in Dietetics but I want to transfer to a school that doesn’t offer that program. I was thinking instead I’d major in Biology for Health Professions. But can only Registered Dietitians work at clinics or have their own practice? Or can I get certified through some organization to have my own consultations?
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Answer by Cupcake’s Princess
You can be a consultant to anyone who will hire you as one: there aren’t specific qualifications for that umbrella kind of classification. However, not having an RD will be a serious drawback. You don’t have much credibility as a nutrition consultant without a nutrition-related degree (biology won’t cut it). If you want to be a dietitian or nutrition consultant, why would you transfer to a school that doesn’t offer a program in it? You need to get the education for the career you want, not get an education in something and then try to make it fit the career you want.