30/07/2026
NUTRITION & DIETETICS Q/A
What you need to know…
#️⃣1 How long does it take to study Nutrition & Dietetics?
Ans — 4–5 years, depending on the university.
#️⃣2 What Can I specialize after Nutrition & Dietetics?
Ans — Clinical, Paediatric, Renal, Oncology, Sports, Public Health Nutrition, and more.
#️⃣3 Do Dietitians cook meals for patients?
Ans — No. They prescribe nutrition plans, not meals.
#️⃣4 Is Nutrition & Dietetics only about food?
Ans — No. It’s about preventing and managing diseases through nutrition.
#️⃣5 Can Dietitians see patients independently?
Ans — Yes. They assess, counsel, and manage patients through Medical Nutrition Therapy.
#️⃣6 Can I have a clinical role?
Ans — Yes.
#️⃣7 Where can I work after graduation?
Ans — Hospitals, schools, industries, NGOs, universities, research institutes, and private practice.
#️⃣8 Can I have a private practice?
Ans — Yes.
#️⃣9 Can Dietitians prescribe medications?
Ans — No.
#️⃣10 Do Dietitians only tell people what to eat?
Ans — No. They assess nutritional status, develop therapeutic diets, prevent and manage nutrition-related diseases, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
— Favour Godwin