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Works with infants to develop formula for infants with feeding problems or nutritional needs

Works with children who have special dietary needs.

Many clients have diabetes or have childhood obesity

Advises and monitors hospital kitchen staff in preparing meals for patients with special dietary needs

Works with children without special needs on developing healthy eating habits

Plans menus for clients

Counsels children and families on healthy eating

Works with child athletes

Reads and interprets data and research on nutrition

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Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in an approved degree program

Examples classes taken for degree: Nutrition Therapy, Dietetics,  Food Science, Anatomy and Physiology, and many others dealing with the body

Must complete an internship

State license or accreditations depending on the state

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The average salary for a pediatric nutritionist/dietician is 61,000 Per Year

Top salary is over 90,000 for those who have years of experience

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There is projected to be a 16% increase in jobs between 2014 and 2024

Job outlook is higher than many other careers

Chance for self-employment

Opportunities to work full-time or part-time

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Michelle Obama consulted with pediatric nutritionist to change the requirements for school lunches

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers scholarships to students who pursue a career as a nutritionist.

Skills that are important for this career are organization, communication with people, and being able to analyze information