Fitness & Nutrition Consultant Job Description
A fitness and nutrition consultant creates, develops and delivers programs that educate their clients or patients regarding diet and exercise. She also delivers medical dietary therapy if required.
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Job Responsibilities
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A fitness and nutrition consultant administers a nutritional assessment for his clients and informs them of basic nutrition principles. He serves as the nutrition subject matter expert to clients. He develops and presents diet plans for his clients that meet their individual needs. He also might plan menus if employed at a prison, hospital, school or university. Additionally, he creates and maintains records related to his clients.
Job Opportunities
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A fitness and nutrition consultant might find employment within a large variety of venues. Health clubs and gyms employ fitness and nutrition consultants. She might find employment within schools and universities. Hospitals and prisons also have consultants on staff. Many fitness and nutrition consultants are entrepreneurs, establishing their own practices and seeking out clients independent of corporate or organizational assistance.
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Qualitative Requirements
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A successful fitness and nutrition consultant must have a commitment to and enjoy pursing a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, she must be patient with excellent communication skills. She must also possess exceptional research skills, as she will need to keep abreast of changes and breakthroughs in the industry.
Educational Requirements
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To work as a fitness and nutrition consultant, a candidate should have a bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field from an accredited college or university. For additional credentials, the candidate can choose to become a registered dietitian (RD). In the United States, an RD is considered the authority on dietary health. After completing a four-year degree program, a candidate must complete a 900-hour internship program and pass an examination to become an RD. He also must complete continuing education credits every five years to keep his license current.
Average Compensation
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According to Salary.com, in 2009 the average dietician working in the United States earns an annual base salary of $50,202.
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