Human Services Careers
Designed for training students in health-related fields who wish to understand the basis for nutrition functions and human nutrient requirements, this pathway falls under the Human Services Career Cluster that prepares individuals for careers in counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care and consumer services.
Designed for training students in health-related fields who wish to understand the basis for nutrition functions and human nutrient requirements, this pathway falls under the Human Services Career Cluster that prepares individuals for careers in counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care and consumer services.
nutrition & Food Science* Career Pathway (IB)
Those working in the Nutrition & Food Science field help people lead healthier lives through a balanced diet. Dieticians and nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and by recommending dietary modifications. Other job opportunities in this field include managing food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools and promoting sound eating habits through education and conducting research. Food scientists analyze food to see what it is made of and what causes it to break down or spoil. They focus on the safe preservation and processing of food as well as its nutritional value.
Nutrition jobs are found in hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care facilities, offices of physicians and other health practitioners, correctional facilities, health departments and other health-related areas, such as:
Nutrition jobs are found in hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care facilities, offices of physicians and other health practitioners, correctional facilities, health departments and other health-related areas, such as:
• Clinical Dietician
• Dietician/Aide/Direction/Technician • Evaluation Scientist • Executive Chef • Family Resource Manager • Fitness Manager • Food Chemist • Food Grader • Food Inspector |
• Food Tester
• Health and Fitness Advisor • Health Education Coordinator • Nutritionist • Public Health Nutritionist • Rehabilitation Counselor • Research Dietician • Sports Nutritionist |
Students who complete this program will learn the essential skills to enter the nutrition and food science workforce after high school and is an excellent foundation for students interested in pursuing a post-secondary program in nutrition and food science related areas. Employment in this field is expected to grow faster than average as a result of the increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits. A growing and aging population will increase the demand for meals and nutritional counseling in hospitals, residential care facilities, schools, prisons, community health programs and home healthcare agencies.
Post-Secondary Institutes to Study Nutrition & Food Science
• Albany Technical College
• Altamaha Technical College • Art Institute of Atlanta • Athens Technical College • Atlanta Technical College • Augusta Technical College • Bauder College • Central Georgia Technical College • Chattahoochee Technical College • Columbus Technical College • Coosa Technical College • DeKalb Technical College • East Central Technical College • Flint River Technical College • Fort Valley State University • Georgia Southern University • Georgia State University • Georgia Virtual Technical College • Griffin Technical College • Gwinnett Technical College |
• Heart Of Georgia Technical College
• Kennesaw State University • Lanier Technical College • Life University • Middle Georgia Technical College • Moultrie Technical College • North Georgia Technical College • Ogechee Technical College • Okefenokee Technical College • Sandersville Technical College • Savannah College of Art and Design • Savannah Technical College • South Georgia Technical College • Southeastern Technical College • Southwest Georgia Technical College • Swainsboro Technical College • University of Georgia • Valdosta Technical College • West Central Technical College |
affiliated organizations
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a cocurricular student organization designed to prepare students for family life, work life and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences. Membership provides opportunities to build leadership and competitive skills needed in the world of work and community.