Pros & Cons of Majoring in Nutrition & Dietetics (And what makes me want to quit!)
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- čas přidán 27. 12. 2020
- Hi Guys!
Its ya girl Sahar back with another video - this time we’re discussing a few pros and cons of the field. These are very generalized statements and for those wanting a gist or overall idea of what it’s like majoring or working in nutrition!
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Just to comment on what you said about people not taking your advice for instance with the salt example you gave; I think dietitians should learn more about behavioral studies aka getting people to understand why they do what they do and how to successfully change it. Read some habit books on how to build better habits and change your life for the better. Not only that but understand that if someone if Eating a lot of salt you can’t just say “hey stop eating so much salt” because they don’t realistically know how to. Especially when they’re so use to eating a certain way. So my advice would be to share with them what to supplement with instead. Table salt is nutrient deficient but sea salt is rich with minerals and you end up using less because table salt is easier to over do. Also learning when to salt your foods. Salt after the meal is done instead of during the cooking process. Cut down on processed junk because that is usually way higher in sodium content than anything home made. But don’t just tell them to do it, show them how they can and that meal prep is the way!! Hope this helps
I’d imagine taking some additional courses in speaking and relations would help as well. Some type of human relations.
What you're saying is more in the scope of mental health practitioners. Even then, they can't MAKE someone change, but have more training to get a person to the root of bad habits / possible trauma
There's an actual subject for that called Nutrition Education.
This is done with nutrition counseling. The concept already exists. In some settings, like the hospital, you do not get as many opportunities to work through behavior changes. Its more education. It depends on the setting that the RD is in. I am almost done with my internship, so I have had chances to see some of this firsthand.
@@MelisJoy in Brazil there's a master's behavioral nutrition
Have always been interested in nutrition every since my health changed for the better due to nutrition. I even went to school for dietician management determine even though I was working 3rd shift and raising two kids as a divorce mom .I was determined even though I don't remember driving to class unfortunately my vehicle let me down, missed to many days. I waited for my kids to graduate but then my parents needed me. Now that they are both deceased, r.i.p. Im trying to get situated in a new town and get into it
God bless you, I'm praying that you can finally follow your passion!
Thank you so much for sharing the pros and cons of the field. Its very helpful for the people who want to go in Nutrition and Dietetics.
I like that you speak clearly and not so fast. Spanish is my first language. I am studying nutrition in Mexico.
Enjoyed your video. I am studying to be an RD now so I liked hearing your perspective. Chemistry classes are rough for me at the moment. So if a person does not like chemistry and organic chem classes that is a big con. Not my best subject but I know I have to get through it. Great points about the DI, the low pay, and the lack of diversity.
UGH RIGHT?? For me regular chemistry was so easy and made a ton of sense and the math wasn’t difficult, but as soon as Orgo came, all the 💩 hit the fan 😂 I don’t _hate_ the class in general, I just hate how my school they cram all the reaction stuff for the last 2 months and expect you to know it all when starting Orgo 2 😅 and then they’re _SHOCKED_ when the curve for the class is 70 being an A 😂
was my dream career but seems like it has more cons than pros thank you for the video!
thanks for being so real. I watched many of these videos but this has to be my favorite
im a second career student lol smh
This was my dream career but I can’t go through 100k debt at this point in my life nor not get paid for a year. Thanks for the information
I feel so bad for so many people like you in the USA struggling to change career due to money problems. We don’t have to pay to start a course in the UK, we are given a government grant and we only have to pay it back slowly if we earn over a certain amount later in life.
Wow ! When you were talking about how people don’t listen and you genuinely want them to get better and help them but their habits are drowning them.. Forces me to remember God ( Christ) how God wants us to be happy and better but because we love our sins so much and want Heaven , peace and love but don’t want to change must frustrate God.. wow each and every word that came out of your mouth resonated with God’s heart ❤️
Thanks so much for this. I love how you discussed diveristy!! I just got into a M.S. in Nutrition with an R.D. route. I currently work as a Massage Therapist, and I'm very busy with consistent clients. I'm honestly terrified to leave work with zero pay. My undergrad is in Public Health so my passion is food access. I would like to work in community nutrition but it seems like private practice or medical nutrition is more lucrative. You are so bluntly honest and I appreciate you!!
So you work Saturday and Sunday as a massage therapist, and summers while in school. When you do your year full time work, work weekends as a massage therapist.
@@VikingMale Mam can any international student apply for NHS LSF? I want to take admission in Masters in Dietitics in Kings College London, please grant me a way how can I apply for this scholarship?
Mam can any international student apply for NHS LSF? I want to take admission in Masters in Dietitics in Kings College London, please grant me a way how can I apply for this scholarship?
Thank you so mush for your honesty really appreciate it ❤
Lucky for me I transferred to cut costs :P TYSM for your honesty!
I was doing the online dietetics program at Alabama, and I experienced a lot of racism as a hispanic woman. The professors bullied me out of the program. I ended up completing a Masters, getting my NASM Nutrition Coach certification, and currently working on my Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. Going this route was the best decision I ever made. I was able to work full time while completing my clinical hours under supervision. I test in June, and I will continue with my DCN ❤ this fall.
Where did you end up going?
Wow, I’m so sorry this happened to you. I was thinking about going to UA online for Nutrition.
so what you’re saying is stop pursuing this and run away?😭
Look into motivational interviewing, what food deserts are and food access inequality. May help reduce some of your distress
I am currently a nutrition and dietetics student in NC. Our tuition isnt that high and a lot of these cons you listed are for students who intend to do the masters degree and become a registered dietitian. There are a lot of nutrition options that don’t require you to become a registered dietitian and they don’t require so much schooling. I am pursuing the DTR requirement.
What you said is true but may not apply to everyone.
I have completed my Bachelor in ECE and currently working in IT job for 3 years. I wish to do Masters in Clinical Nutrition
Do you think that's possible? And if so would the pay be good or really low as my Bachelor is another stream ?
Great Video to discuss.I am looking imto getting back into the fitness imdustry now that covid is done.May I ask would you reccomend just an online course anfd certificate as it is cheaper.
Its cheaper, but I’m not sure in terms of state requirements - depends on your area! Hope that helps.
Why is the food in rehabs so bad? Do they use an RD? I feel so bad for our patients. Our snacks and foods are fried, processed, canned and we lack variety and color. :(
If one became a RD, could you change that systemically? I dont get how any RD approves the food we give out.
I just graduated from high school and got accepted to study dietetics but I still don’t know if I made the right decision.
I regret studying nutrition lol I feel like it's only for people who have parents that can support through their training and schooling. Besides the low pay, etc.
Thank you so much
Thank you for the video, am soon starting
Good luck! And be prepared for those science classes! 🔬🧪
can you be a consultant? i want to do it on the side gig , people dont think of it as a serious healthcare worker.
Thank you so much this is so beneficial but does nutrition consists alot of math and chem?
Fair amount of math. Math for counting calories and stuff and in food service-related math. And it's a whole huge ball of bio chemistry
Thank you for making this video. My girlfriend is looking for any opportunities to work as a nutritionist in U.S., because I'm going to study for PhD abroad and she's going with me. She already has a nutritionist certificate in Taiwan, but we realized it is not recognized by U.S. and will have to pass the master program and complete the training before getting a nutritionist job. From your video it seems impossible. It is just too expensive! Hmm...anyway, thanks for sharing these information with us. This is very helpful and now we can move forward...maybe try to learn other skills :( Thank you.
I am interested in this field but I am not good with blood and cringe while watching medical-related shows. Do you think I can still pursue this career despite this?
This career is more diet focused.
It should be less of that in this field versus the medical field.
I kinda wanna laugh at "...break into somebody's house and take salt from their pantry." like only if we could do such thing HAHA.
My biggest frustration is that we are constantly proving our worth to other medical professionals. It's honestly insulting at this point... Plus insurance sucks.
That's so true, even in Africa we feel like that and it's frustrating
This is so true,😥😥
They don’t us to heal thru food. The gut and mind connection!! Can help with mental illness. Can help with many ailments but they don’t want us to HEAL!!
Thank you so much for this video
I feel that as an RD the areas are all similar. No matter what you do this job is tedious. Worst is that you truly want to help the patient or client and they don’t do the work. I have been lucky to have jobs that pays well but the dietitian pay sucks.
Lol, the break in part. But ya i totally agree processed salt, processed sugar, maltodextrin should be criminally illegal, tbh.
Good to see more minorities in this field; what do you think would be the best route to RD?
Imagine calling 80% of humanity, minorites
I love you! thank you so much
ADORED your video! You are so sincere 😊❣
salt out of the pantry got me...i totally get you
They aren’t open enough about the cons from the beginning. At one point one of my professors said, “I hope none of you are in this for the money”.. and at the time I wasn’t. But life happens and you need money to survive. Also, you aren’t really “not having a paycheck for a year”, it’s more like you have to PAY to work. It’s an internship that you need to PAY for. Plus, the additional requirement of the masters makes more like 2 years at this point.
Thank you so much !
I’m starting this semester and I’m a little scared because of all the chemistry and biology classes, never been good in science, need some encouragement. :(
Girllllll same🙄🫠 i’m a B-C student in sciences and i’ve always hated physics and maths lol & chemistry is not that bad butttt when all the sciences come together and practical work it gets frustrating & i’ve no idea whether or not i should pursue this dream career of mine of becoming a nutritionist
I am a first-year nutrition major in my first semester. My time is consumed with biology and chemistry AND with the chem labs. Plus, I’ve never taken chemistry in high school 😭.
I applaud the bravery for going into dietetics without being good in science! Brother did a similar thing, he wasn’t the best in math, but with the help of a tutor (or several), constant office hours, help from friends, and lots of books from the library, he managed to graduate in Statistics/Data Analysis. So, my advice to you is you don’t need to be good _right now_ but with enough effort and practice you’ll eventually reach the level of excellence ✨ (or hopefully close to it). Another piece of advice that you may already be doing is _keep all your notes and have them organized_ . One of the best things about STEM is how interconnected everything is. Something from nutrition will tie in with something from anatomy/physiology will tie in with something from chemistry will tie in with something from microbiology, which _all_ strengthens your understanding of the topic. (I recommend writing notes on a tablet/iPad so it’s easier, but not everyone can afford to do that). You’ll be fine! Remember to _breathe_ . Meditate, drink your water, chat with friends and family, everything will work out in the end 👍🏻
True my dear i face the same, i am thinking to do add one short course or masters in psycology to change better people mind
Did you have to take calculus and organismic chemistry, microbiology ? Like did you have to take the same challenging classes that are required for medical school
I am in a graduate program combined with the dietetic internship at the moment. To get my undergraduate degree in nutrition, my university required microbiology, bio-organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology I & II, psychology. The only math classes that were required were statistical reasoning courses (which had basic math prerequisites).
3:20 my mom said something similar! She was about to see a new dentist, but saw he didn’t have “perfect teeth” so switched dentists 😂
Girl where did ur videos go
I'm interested in the secondary fields since California's new requirement is an MS
I'm from FL. Purdue has a bs in nutrition which'll total like 65000 but the issue is it isn't usable in FL to be a RD- but I want to look into it for my bachelor before grad school ... Don't know whether to take the risk or not lol the stress!
Im very passionate about working with animals,but also nutrition. I want to do holistic nutrition 1 on 1 work woth clients. but Im not sure what to do because I want to work with animals too. I aldo want to help people with nutrition. Anyone have any ideas? Any thing will help. I also want to travel lol
I think that you should start with what you thing is harder or take the longest first. I used to wanna work with animals. When I went to a dog show I met a lady who was telling me that that’s kind of a field that you can always learn and not rush. But I would definitely start with nutrition. Once you have enough money start traveling 😌 hope this helped 🙏🏽
omg are we the same person 😭 I have this same feeling
My major is food science & nutrition I do not want to be an RD
Funny you say that because I’m a health enthusiast and I want to take nutrition so that people will take me more seriously. I hope they would listen to me if I’m accredited.
I chose CNS instead of dietetics because personalized nutrition model is more effective.
Sooo is it worth it???........ specially when it comes to salary?
No
Hello, I'm 23 and going to start classes soon to become a Registered Dietitian. Would I have to get a master's degree?
hey! most universities are now requiring to get a masters as a RD. It used to not be neccessary but now it usually is
@@amervalencia4686 is that a bad thing?
@@princessl.d.g. no not at all! just make sure it is something you are very passion about it because it will more than likely require a masters which means 2 more years of school
@@amervalencia4686 and thousands of dollars of more debt...
Hi! I am finishing up my last semester in a Coordinated Program. This is where they combine the dietetic internship and master's classes. I have found that this option can be the most efficient option. It is definitely a busy 1.5-2-year program, but there are ways to minimize costs. A lot of Master's programs offer graduate assistantships to students (teaching assistants, research assistants, graders for undergraduate courses, etc) This is a way to get your tuition covered and even receive a stipend in most cases. If you are able to afford housing, it may be a great way to knock out the internship and Master's at once. Just something to keep in mind :)
You are such a beautiful person 💕💕💕💕
My cousin is a Mexican American practitioner in the field and she said she thinks it’s mainly white women because usually they are the ones that can afford 1 year without pay. Makes sense.
Wow! In Italy I had scholarship so I actually got paid to do my BSc and MSc :) but the exam to become RN is expensive: 200 euro!
I tap into that Blessing in Jesus Name. Amen!
The RD exam is $200 in the US, too
That’s amazing
320,000 usd
Are you Persian?
Wow this was my dream career
I came to the internet because i just spent 10 years to become a dietitian and made the 100k mistake. Wish i had never done it. Nurses with AS make double and jobs are endless for them.
Did you end up going into nursing?
@irinafedorishina1256 I'm working in public health right now because I was out of savings. I'm going to take night classes next semester for the 2 classes I need then apply for Spring 25!
I love the way you speak
That's cold they taking so much.. God bless 🙏
wait so ur a dietitian?
Hi! I’m a nutritionist- I have the degree but haven’t gone through the DI!
people who are living europe countries can get jobs easily in fields of Nutrition but here in pakistan bro you have to set your own clinic because there isn't any job for you i'm running my own page but sometime i think o have wasted 7 years of my life for this field
Heyy can u tell online ye degree kidr se ho skti ?? In Pakistan ig online ni krwaaaty?? :((((
@@Artisticsoul2126 online clinical practice hoti hai jisme apko diseases ki Medical nutrition therapy sikhaty hain or bohat sari dietitians apko hospitals mai internship krwaty hain jis se apko patients ka b exposure milta ha but online ye degree nahi hoti ye medical field ha islye apko practicals b bohat dene hoty hain mai Fsd University of agriculture k NIFSAT se kia ha
@@dieticianAfra han g ye baat tou theek h lekin online Pakistan se bahr dosre countries me suna h offer hoti :(((
@@Artisticsoul2126 yes dear out if country mai parhai jaty hain kuch courses linked in pe coursera pe apko miljainge classes
So is it worth it agr AP Kisi AUR country Mai jale jao apni degree laykar?
As a MD student and group personal trainer I realize you have to tell patients what SALT really actually IS and WHY eating it is FATAL!!! ANYTHING in crystal form is bad for you! Don't have to go into too much chem just be brief and precise. After that move on to the next patient....
I'm on my junior year of nutrition and I'm just coming here to say, is not worth it. There are almost no jobs in the fields, you're probably going to have to work on your own because of the lack of positions there are. It's sad but it's true. And if you are from a third world country looking to migrate with this degree, it's literally worthless.
and I'm not being mean, I am a nutrition student from a third world country, talking from first hand experience lol
@@alisonodette Hey! Where are you from? I'm also from a so called "third world country" lol. Could you please a little bit more about why you said that about this major, please? I was thinking about pursuing it :(.
@@seatea3463 hii! I'm from México, and sure I'll elaborate. I will say it's a nice career and you can implement some of the things that you learn in your own life. But I have found that there are a lot of cons too. The job field is basically non existent, even the teachers tell us that. The only places you could work in are Hospitals, not a lot of businesses are looking to hire a nutritionist, it's just not a priority. If you decide to work in hospitals, is extremely BAD PAYED, we are talking about around $500 dollars a month or less for really long hours of work and huge responsabilities. I'll say the only way to gain money as a nutritionist is if you put your own private practice, but you have to be good so people will want to come back, be prepared to have to deal with angry people who don't follow their plans and blame you for not loosing weight overnight. Plus obviously the money you have to invest for your private practice in the first place, which might be hard if you're not well off already because you need some savings (and you can't really have savings if you're working in a hospital with low pay, you might as well be a teacher instead because they gain the same amount of money, at least in Mexico which is so unfair). But if you do manage to put a private practice, you can do really well! especially if you have some sort of specialization, but I'll say that to put a private practice you need to be sure that you're staying in that place for some years at least, which is not my case so that's why I think my degree is pretty worthless. If your dream is to move countries (like mine), I would say you should skip this degree because in first world countries (like the USA and Canada) any degree from the medical area from a 3rd world country is not valid. You have to become a dietitian in order to do that and is a whole other thing, I would say do your research on it but it is expensive and hard to get that title. So you won't be able to find any job in your field over there. I'm not sure how Europe works but I have a friend who studied medicine and he wanted to move to Poland and they told him his Mexican degree is worthless there so yeah, be careful. If I had the chance I would've studied something else. But again, don't be discouraged, if you already have a plan, you want to stay in your country and put a private practice, go for it! it's an interesting career, and if you follow that path, you will make good money
Finally speaks the truth. I have my degree in Human Nutrition and Foods and lets just say it hasn't landed me anywhere.. it's been super stressful for me because everyone thinks im an RD but im not. Here in texas you have to do 1200 hours of a dietetic internship. It was not combined with the degree. I applied and I did not get in. I paid to apply and i didnt get in. Its soooo stressful if youre not going to put the work and money into it. Id say stray away unless you have alot of experience in the nutrition area and have money. I have 10k in student loans for nothing lol working as a virtual assistant and I don't know if it will ever be sustainable.
@@HistoriasconKaren Right! I wish someone would've told me before pursuing. Now I'm almost in my senior year anyways. I'll probably end up applying for a masters degree in something else
You look like Kylie Jenner
You kind of look like Kylie Jenner
KYLIE JENNER? WHAT
!!!!??????
😂😂 no, just my ethnic genes buddy
@@Nurdtritionist you look SO MUCH LIKE HER it's just MIND BLOWING
@@hijay8501 never heard that in my LIFE 😂 thats hilarious
Kylie is plastic.
If she didn't have those surgeries she wouldn't look as close as beautiful as her.
She does.
why is lack of diversity a problem? move on.