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Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Vermont
Vermont Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
The Chaplain Valley Area Health Education Center, a federally funded public health agency, noted that employment of Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014. This may come as a result of increased focus and federal funding on disease prevention through improved daily health including nutrition. Moreover, an aging and growing Vermont will also increase demand for nutritional assistance and counseling in nursing homes, schools, prisons, community health programs and more.
According to a recent study by the American Dietetic Association, over two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, an increase of over 20% from two decades ago. Moreover, nearly 76 million Americans became ill in 2009 due to pathogens and other contaminates found in food. Moreover, an estimated 12 and a half million Americans will not have enough food in 2010 to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
During the next decade, nutritionists and dietitians will be at the forefront of the fight against the countries continuing poor health. Initiatives by the federal government will continue to increase awareness to the subject of nutrition, providing funds for the industry as well. Whether you choose to specialize in dietary research, weight management, specific ailment therapy or a consultant to a food manufacturer or hospital developing healthier products, a degree in a nutrition science is your first step.
Vermont Nutritionist Wages & Working Conditions
Vermont Dietitians find themselves practicing primarily in the following areas:
- Clinics
- Company cafeterias
- Day care centers
- Health clubs
- Home health agencies
- Hospitals
- Nursing facilities
- Physician offices
- Private practices
- Public health / Government agencies
- Research labs
- Schools
A list of average salaries for Tennessee Nutritionists, RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| Position | Monthly | Annualy |
| 10th Percentile | $3,692 | $44,300 |
| 25th Percentile | $4,021 | $48,250 |
| 75th Percentile | $4,792 | $57,500 |
| 90th Percentile | $5,167 | $62,000 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Vermont: Burlington,Essex Junction,Rutland,South Burlington.
Vermont State Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Technician Requirements
*Do not assume that any schools and programs listed on this site are a path to obtaining the RD credential. For credential information on actual schools that offer programs to the RD credential, view the ADA's official website at www.eatright.org.
VDA certified practitioners include Registered Dietitians (RD), Dietetic Technicians (DTR), Academic Nutritionists and Dietitians, Administrative Nutritionists, Foodservice Administrators, Community Nutritionists and numerous others.
The state of Vermont is one of nearly half the states that does not require a state specific license to become a Registered Dietitian. According to the Vermont Dietetic Association and the ADA, those who satisfy the requirements of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) are eligible for membership in the state of Vermont.
Current 2009 ADA and VDA membership criteria is as follows:
• A bachelors or Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited program in one of the following areas or closely related field:
- Human nutrition,
- Nutrition education,
- Foods and nutrition o Public health nutrition
• Successful completion of a supervised professional internship program of at least 900 hours, approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• Successful passage of the ADA examination approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration and the Ohio Dietetic Association.
• Successful completion of Continuing Education (CE) credits as required by the ADA.
Fees as of August 1, 2008 are available below:
- Application fee $35
- Late fee $20
- Duplicate copy $15
- Renewal fee $20
- Certificate of the CD/CN title (needed for another state) $25
Additional information can be found at the Vermont State Department of Health:
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-7200
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