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Troy Said:

could u help me with my science career project?

We Answered:

Here are a few sites to help you answer these questions:
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Paula Said:

I use level 2 defense mechanisms...how can I change that?

We Answered:

the short answer is suck it up and do what you want, you won't starve and you can shop at the thrift store millions of people do it everyday.

You will always be able to rationalize why one choice is bad over another. Every choice that comes up will have a list of pros and cons for you. Make that list and make a decision. Then know the cons that YOU CHOSE and figure out how to best cope with them.

At 23 if you are able bodied, you should cut all financial ties with anyone and make your own decisions. You can respectfully listen to your mom or grandpa if you'd like, or you can stop taking their calls. You are an adult and have your own life to live. You don't HAVE to do anything but live and die.

I mean you seriously think you are suffering if you have to quit the gym and nutritionist? You do sound immature and spoiled.

If you can't bear the thought of cutting yourself off from your mom or grandpa's teat, have them foot the bill one last time for a volunteer trip to a third world country. Unless you are also heartless, your worldview will have to shift into a bigger picture reality that let's you know how good you've got it to even have choices beyond living and dying.

And seriously you are in for a lifetime of people thinking you are a pain in the butt if you don't work on this. Life is hard on most everyone, deal with it the best way you know how and go for what really matters to you.

Dolores Said:

What's a career that has to do with nutrition but makes more money than an actual dietician?

We Answered:

You may need a doctorate in order to do research or to teach at the college level. You may be going too far ahead though :) Please do pace yourself and don't worry so much about making 'x' amount of money just yet. The RD (registered dietician) traditionally needs to have taken several courses in college in the sciences such as biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, organic chem. Each college program is different so one would want to find out the prerequisite courses for each school of nutrition. You sound very motivated and intelligent. Wishing you the best of luck and please keep reading and studying :)

Here is a website for general info on the RD -- US occupational outlook handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'registered dietician' or whatever other career that piques one's interest.

US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

Perry Said:

could u help me with my science career project?

We Answered:

For general career information: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'dieticians' (to look into becoming a registered dietician) or such. I believe that most RD programs are at the master's degree level (about 6 years of college if attend on a full-time basis).

Another career source is the American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.org and can click "careers and students", "accreditation/ dietetics education" or such.

(There is also a 2-year (associate degree) programs to become a dietetic technician, registered/DTR, however, with a lot less jobs in the field albeit RDs may not have that many jobs to choose from either. One may look at http://www.bls.gov and search 'dietetic technicians' or such.)

Chester Said:

Nutritionists…what specifically is your job description?

We Answered:

Job description and activities
A nutritionist is concerned with the study of nutrients in food, how nutrients are used in the body, and the relationship between diet, health and disease.
Nutritionists:
* fulfil a mainly preventative role; * work with healthy people; * work mainly with groups;
* are not Health Professions Council (HPC) registered, but can register voluntarily with The Nutrition Societ

Nutritionists study the use of food in the human body. They are not usually involved in feeding people. They deal instead with the broad principles of nutrition. They may teach others about scientific discoveries in the field of nutrition. These discoveries can then be applied to the planning of diets and menus. For example, a nutritionist might develop a course to teach poor families how to eat well on a small budget. Nutritionists are employed in the food industry, schools, hospitals, agriculture, and public health agencies.