Eligible students who combine their studies with the dietetic internship and pass the registered dietitian nutritionist credentialing exam may seek employment in a variety of settings as a registered dietitian. Dietitians work in hospitals, long term care, clinics and ambulatory settings, community and public health, food service, schools, private practice, and corporate wellness. Dietitians can specialize in areas of care ranging from sports nutrition, to renal, nutrition support, weight management, eating disorders, diabetes care, and pediatrics among others. 

Additional employment opportunities for those with a Masters of Food and Nutrition degree include:

• Laboratory research careers in the food or pharmaceutical industry
• Nutritionist analyzing the interaction of diet and exercise
• Research scientist in the food and pharmaceutical industries
• Product representative for a pharmaceutical company
• Software developer for nutrient analysis of training table meals for athletes
• Research scientist for a governmental agency
• Academic career in food science and nutrition
• Entrepreneur