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    Associate Degree Programs in Nutritional Science

    A student who is committed to their education while also considering immediate career opportunities may want to consider an associate’s degree. Typically completed in two years, these degrees qualify you for many careers while keeping you on course for higher learning.

    What is an associate degree in nutrition? While mostly focused on food and diet, these programs also emphasize health and biological sciences. Biochemistry is typically required to help understand the internal processing done by the human body. Anatomy, physiology and metabolism are some of the medical sciences covered by this degree, while culinary studies, food science and nutritional therapy are used to educate on dietary issues. A graduate with an associate degree in nutrition will usually have a good understanding of the relationship between food and health, as well as the correlation between exercise and nutrition.

    By earning this degree, students gain an advanced comprehension of how diet and nutrition affect people and can be altered to improve the quality of life. They learn how to convey the importance of eating properly to patients with many types of ailments.

    Many of these two-year programs are rather affordable, while others and the programs that require an additional year or two, can cost much more. Price also differs dramatically depending on location, so contact a school of interest directly to inquire about expense.

    Those who obtain a degree in nutrition are able to enter a large and ever-expanding job market. Medical clinics, hospitals and private practices are often in need of nutritionists. Making this your area of expertise can lead to jobs within the food industry as well as at research firms. Self-employment is also a valid option, with many possibilities for specialization within the massive field of food and diet.

    Nutritional science offers many career opportunities. To learn more about working towards an associate’s degree, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.