Savor the career opportunities in this tasty industry

Jessica Walker | 10/29/2010 |

If you’re always ready for the next meal, a career in food science may be ideal for you. Individuals in this field spend their time focusing on the products that fuel our bodies daily, working to offer healthy, safe fare.

1. FOOD CHEMIST
Food chemists may work in research and development, food production, or sales and marketing
Some may study properties, composition and structure of food, while others work to ensure products meet specified standards.  Marketing or sales representatives sell and offer technical information related to food products. A four-year degree is recommended.

2. FOOD ENGINEER
Food engineers research, develop, process, evaluate, package and distribute foods. They also work to provide nutritious foods to the public, as well as countries facing hunger epidemics.
In addition, they develop new processing methods, allowing foods to stay fresh and edible longer
Aspiring food engineers should obtain a four-year degree.

3. NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionists promote healthy eating habits, suggest diet modifications and scientifically examine their clients’ diets. They also work to prevent and treat illnesses and may run food service systems for hospitals and schools
Because of the public’s increased interest in healthy living, they may be asked to prepare literature for distribution.
A four-year degree is necessary to work as a nutritionist.

Jessica Walker

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