We surveyed 1,336 nutritionists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical nutritionist. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a nutritionist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a nutritionist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a nutritionist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a nutritionist.
Do nutritionists work full-time or part-time?
42% of nutritionists work in full-time roles while 58% work part-time.
Is being a nutritionist stressful?
Low
High
Nutritionists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a nutritionist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particularly important part of being a nutritionist.
How competitive is the workplace for nutritionists?
Low
High
Nutritionists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a nutritionist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for nutritionists.
Are nutritionists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Nutritionists are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do nutritionists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally nutritionists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a nutritionist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a nutritionist is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are nutritionists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Nutritionists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a nutritionist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a nutritionist.
Does being a good nutritionist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as nutritionists.