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A wide range of future opportunities

A wide range of futures, not just hospital clinical work

Registered dietitians, like doctors and pharmacists, are nationally qualified individuals licensed by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare.A nutrition specialist who uses specialized knowledge and skills to provide nutritional management and guidance for not only healthy people but also those suffering from illness and elderly people who find it difficult to eat.Utilizing the expertise we have cultivated, we are active in a wide range of fields, including medical facilities, welfare facilities for the elderly, elementary and junior high schools, government agencies, and companies.

Point

Obtain registered dietitian exam qualification at the same time as graduation

hospital　

Utilize specialized knowledge and skills to contribute to treatment and recuperation at hospitals, welfare facilities, etc.

At medical sites such as hospitals and clinics, as a member of "team medical care," you will be responsible for nutritional management and nutritional guidance tailored to the medical condition of each inpatient or outpatient.In addition, by implementing a diet that suits your physical and mental condition, you can prevent symptoms from worsening or reoccurring, and contribute to improvement and recovery from your condition.There has been an increasing need for nutritional and dietary management in welfare facilities and nursing care facilities, as well as for nutrition guidance in cooperation with pharmacists at pharmacies and drugstore counters.

Contributing to preventive medical care with food knowledge Words of gratitude for nutritional guidance are rewarding

National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center IA Graduated in 2022
When I was in elementary school, I learned that there are nutrients that can prevent diseases, and I wanted to contribute to preventive medicine with my knowledge of food, so I aimed to become a hospital dietitian.Currently, I am involved in nutritional guidance, group classes, and bedsore rounds.Changing your daily habits is not easy.Therefore, when I provide nutritional guidance, I feel extremely rewarded when someone implements the eating behavior I suggested or when I hear someone say, ``I feel better after receiving your advice.''

Civil servant

Providing nutritional guidance at public health centers and health centers, and working as a nutrition staff member and nutrition teacher at elementary and junior high schools.

They work at public health centers and municipal health centers in prefectures and municipalities, and plan and formulate health policies for prefectures and municipalities, and conduct surveys and events to improve the health of local residents based on those policies. I will.We are responsible for health education, nutritional counseling, and food environment maintenance for all ages, from infants to the elderly.She also serves as a nutrition staff member and nutrition teacher at elementary and junior high schools, providing school lunches and providing education and guidance on nutrition and meals.She is also involved in national nutrition policy as a nutrition system technician at central government agencies, including the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

Creating a system that will last into the future, towards a society where people are conscious of managing their own health

Hachioji City Welfare Department Elderly Living Division Mr. IM Graduated in 2020
Through my studies and practical training while attending school, I realized that it was necessary to create a social environment in which children could develop an awareness of managing their own dietary education and health from an early age, so I aimed to become a registered dietitian.Currently, I am mainly responsible for managing the progress and formulating plans related to nursing care insurance.I think the real pleasure of being an administrative dietitian is being able to demonstrate not only expertise but also the ability to interpret data and social situations.I feel both rewarding and responsible for being able to create systems that will last into the future while supporting the health and lifestyles of the elderly from a variety of perspectives.

Company (general position)

Able to plan and propose new products and menus at food-related companies.

Registered dietitians' knowledge of food has greatly contributed to the development of menus and products at food companies, and more recently to the development of highly functional foods that have been attracting attention.The scope of work extends beyond planning, research and development (prototyping and tasting) to market research, sales promotion, distribution, and quality control.In addition, with a wide range of knowledge about food and nutrition, some employees may play an active role in departments such as sales and public relations.

Utilizing what I learned at university to develop products that bring joy and happiness through food

Nichirei Fresh Co., Ltd. FK graduated in 2020
With the idea of providing people with "fun" and "happiness" through food, he focused on food companies, became an unsung hero, searched for jobs mainly at BtoB companies that support food, and joined Nichirei Fresh Co., Ltd. Did.We have been in business for two years until last year, and currently we are developing products that meet the needs of our customers, mainly for convenience stores.In the future, I would like to utilize what I learned during my university days to develop specialty products that only Nichirei Fresh can offer.

Pick-up classes Experience unique learning

food science experiment

Understand the scientific properties of food and acquire analytical techniques for food components
We perform quantitative analysis of each of the five major food nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, using familiar food samples.Through these experiments, students will understand the principles of analysis and the scientific properties of foods, as well as learn how to use equipment and techniques for accurate quantitative determination.For fermented foods, we examine the changes that the food has undergone from its raw materials based on the measurement results.We also conduct actual measurements to confirm that the properties and ingredients of processed foods are within the legal standard values.Through these hands-on experiences, you will deepen your understanding of food and improve the knowledge you gain from lectures into wisdom that you can use as a registered dietitian.

Nutrition education theory training

Acquire nutritional guidance skills necessary for behavioral change
Registered dietitians provide nutritional guidance to individuals and groups.This is not only to provide correct knowledge, but also to encourage behavioral changes to better eating habits and behavior by leading to awareness and discovery of one's own lifestyle habits.It is important for registered dietitians to consider and put into practice what kind of efforts are necessary for the target person and what materials (media) are effective for better behavior change. It's one of the skills.In the nutrition education theory training, students acquire the skills of formulating nutrition education plans tailored to the target audience and creating appropriate materials (media), and through role-playing and presentations, aim to acquire practical nutrition guidance skills. Masu.