Image via Wikipedia You know that to eat a balanced, nutritional diet you need to eat a variety of foods from the food pyramid. But following the pyramid day-in and day-out can be cumbersome sometimes. To help make it a little easier, the USDA has developed MyPlate, a colorful plate divided into different size portions of each of the food groups that are on the pyramid. MyPlate makes it easier to plan your meals each day with the food pyramid guidelines. When you look at MyPlate, you’ll notice that the largest portion of your meals should be vegetables. This can include a salad, … [Read more...]
Starting a Career as a Nutritionist
April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nutrition offers a number of career opportunities. Locations such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions employ nutritionists regularly. Here are some steps that you can take to become a nutritionist. You will, of course, need a solid education to pursue your goal of becoming a nutritionist. At least a Bachelor’s degree is required, with postgraduate options available if you want to further your prospects. If you are switching careers, or simply have time commitments that make attending a traditional school difficult, you can earn a degree online in the field. This is a … [Read more...]