Why to Study Nutrition?
In light of many students asking why to study nutrition? The importance of studying nutrition is clear in treating many health problems associated with incorrect diet. The demand for the profession of nutritionist in various treatment institutions has increased recently, to develop appropriate nutrition plans for each case, which contributes to improving health.
What is Nutrition?
Nutrition is the science that explains how food supports our bodies and prevents disease.
Nutrition specializes in studying the relationship between nutrients and foods, body growth, and maintaining health and wellness. Implementation science focuses mainly on the effect of food on the nature of the body, so the nutritionist is an essential member of the health team, and his specialization
There is much national and international attention due to the impact that nutrition has on health as well as disease. Therefore, there are many professional opportunities for graduates of this major.
The role of the nutritionist comes in developing a nutrition plan suitable for each individual, and correcting the incorrect nutritional approach of individuals, which leads to increasing their awareness and following a healthy diet. This is in addition to its role in determining the diet for people with chronic diseases in accordance with the patient’s health condition and the nature of the disease.
Why to Study Nutrition?
The study of nutrition is ideal for people interested in achieving a balanced lifestyle, by improving people’s diet and enhancing their immunity, which leads to reducing the risk of developing certain diseases.
Nutrition plays a major role in many cases in which people seek help from health care professionals. Especially with regard to chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, all the way to obesity and mental health problems. The study of nutrition is an important study when it comes to prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
What does a student study in Nutrition?
Nutrition specialization in Türkiye is divided into two sections:
- Therapeutic nutrition: Following the Faculty of Medicine, the nutritionist develops a healthy nutritional program that contributes to the treatment of some diseases, and prescribes medications related to the patient’s condition.
- Nutrition science: It is affiliated with the College of Agriculture, so it isn’t related to prescribing medications or therapeutic nutrition to patients. However, it is limited to evaluating the diet and providing nutritional counseling based on the patient’s age and health condition.
Nutrition specializes in studying a group of subjects that the student is obligated to study at the university, including:
- Career guidance.
- Anatomy
- Physiology.
- Chemistry.
- Introduction to nutrition.
- Principles of nutrition.
- Food biochemistry.
- Food chemistry and analysis.
- Food control and legislation.
- Maternal and child nutrition.
- Evaluation of nutritional status.
- Food microbiology.
- Institutional Nutrition.
- Nutritional therapy in adult diseases.
- Nutritional problems and epidemiology.
- Food additives
- Nutrition for athletes
- Food health and safety
- Food quality control
- Sensory evaluation of foods
- Food filling and packaging
- Meat science and technology
- Introduction to diets
Admission requirements for Nutrition
Admission to public universities to study nutrition depends on some conditions, including the following:
- Success in passing the Turkish YÖS aptitude test, or the American SAT test.
- A high school diploma with a specific grade determined by the university to which the student applies, and it varies from one university to another.
- Passing the TOEFL test to study in English.
For private universities:
It is sufficient to obtain a high school diploma with a grade of 50% to study the nutrition specialty, in addition to a language certificate.
The cost of studying Nutrition all over the world
The cost of studying nutrition and dietetics in Turkey varies depending on the university to which the student applies, but in general:
- tuition fees for the academic year in Turkish universities range between $3,000 and $8,000.
- It costs from $12,000 to $45,000 annually in the United States.
- 12000$ in the UK.
- Range between 4000$ to 9000$ in Canada.
What are the qualities that Nutrition students should have?
The nutrition student must possess a set of skills that qualify him to be a successful and distinguished specialist, achieving success and effectiveness in their professional lives.
including:
- communication skills.
- Personal skills, including: Empathy, patience, and the ability to build relationships with others.
- Organizational skills, including client file management and time management.
- Educational skills, to educate the community about correct nutrition and correct diets.
- Scientific knowledge and mathematics.
Postgraduate studies For Nutrition
After completing the study of nutrition and graduating from the university, the student can complete postgraduate studies in several departments as follows:
- Master's degree in athletes nutrition
- Master's degree in Nutrition and Alternative Medicine
- Master's degree in clinical nutrition
- Master's degree in nutrition and public health
- Master's degree in human nutrition and dietetics
- Master's degree in Food Science and Technology
Job opportunities for Nutrition graduates
Job opportunities available for nutrition graduates vary between:
- Working in hospitals and private clinics.
- Preparing nutritional programs for athletes
- Educating school and university students in the field of nutrition, and supervising the food served to them.
- Working in food companies to monitor food quality, supervise its safety, and verify its compliance with international quality standards.
- Food marketing.
- Working in nursing homes.
- Opening a private clinic to work as a nutritionist.
- Work in universities and scientific research centers, but on the condition of obtaining postgraduate studies first.
- Working as a nutrition specialist or supervisor in maternity and childhood centers, hotels, restaurants, airlines, and other institutions.
What is a Nutrition salary?
Dietitian salaries in Türkiye depend on experience, skills, gender, or location. But in general, the average monthly salary of a nutritionist in Türkiye is about 16,000 Turkish liras, and 4000$ in the USA.
Conclusion
It has become clear to us why to study Nutrition, especially in Turkey due to the high-quality education provided by Turkish universities in the field of nutrition, the availability of research centers and the many job opportunities available to graduates.
FAQ about why to study nutrition
How long does it take to study nutrition?
universities continue studying nutrition for 4 years to obtain a bachelor’s degree, after which the student obtains the title of nutritionist.
What are the goals of therapeutic nutrition?
Therapeutic nutrition contributes to helping patients face the problems and difficulties caused by the disease, and this is done by making some changes to their diet, which helps prevent complications. Therapeutic nutrition may represent the basis for treating some diseases.
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