Dietitians and nutritionists held about 66,700 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most dietitians and nutritionists were as follows:
Hospitals; state, local, and private
30%
Government
14
Nursing and residential care facilities
10
Outpatient care centers
8
Accommodation and food services
5
Dietitians also may work in physicians' offices or in schools.
Work Schedules
Most dietitians and nutritionists worked full time in 2014, although about 1 out of 4 worked part time. They may work evenings and weekends to meet with clients who are unavailable at other times.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2024 Edition
Interesting Fact
Of all professions in the U.S., journalists are credited with having the largest vocabulary with approximately 20,000 words (about twice the US adult average).
