Career fit quiz

Is Dietitian the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the dietitian career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the dietitian job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love nutrition and science
Statement 2 of 8I want to help people be healthier
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy counseling
Statement 4 of 8I’m comfortable with medical topics
Statement 5 of 8I’m willing to earn a graduate degree
Statement 6 of 8I might want private practice
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Bachelor’s plus graduate program and supervised practice training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $76,400 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Dietitians and nutritionists plan and supervise nutrition programs, counsel patients and clients on healthy eating, and help prevent and treat illness through food.

  • Assess patients’ nutritional needs
  • Develop nutrition care plans
  • Counsel clients on healthy eating
  • Monitor and adjust plans
  • Plan menus for facilities

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