how long to become a nutritionist
The first step to be a nutritionist is to get a degree from college or school accredited (*) by the American dietetic association (ADA) . An associate degree (2 years) can lead to a career as a dietetic technician while a bachelor or master degree can lead to a career as a licensed nutritionist or registered dietitian. A Bachelorâs degree takes 4 years while a Masterâs degree can expect to attend another year or two. You can take courses like food service systems management, weight management , food and nutrition sciences, biology, anatomy, chemistry, culinary arts and exercise.