any Holistic Nutritionists (or related) on VW?
hey folks!
it recently crossed my mind that I might want to be a holistic nutritionist at some point. I want some feedback from folks who are currently doing or have done their school for this or a similar program...I've already done a BSc (biology-focused) and while I've always found arts courses easier, I think this is something I might like to do depending on what the programs are like.
Specifics:
- how heavy is the biochemistry/biochemical pathways etc stfuff? I've done courses in this area but have found it a challenge - so much to memorize, and it's hard to see the results of such memorization when you're a results-oriented person!
- is there room in such a program for critical thought re: food production systems, who has access to food and what kinds of foods? Any focus on local/organic? Plant based diets? Social justice issues? If not, is there room within the courses to explore these things if it's something you're interested in?
- how long did it take you to finish?
- any specific challenges you experienced during or after the program?
Totally grateful for any stories :)
what is the program you are planning on doing? i have my bs in nutrition and i think you are better served just reading about holistic nutrition. the one thing that i did find helpful was the biochemistry and nutritional biochemistry i took (yes, it gets in depth)... all the applied stuff was bs based on the usda, no focus on local/organic, etc.
thanks hesp. i'm looking at this one:http://csnn.ca/programs/rhn-program/rhn-courses/ (I live in Canada) There does seem to be some focus on how to source safe foods, and some about "alternative" diets like veg diets.
I'm considering this as a viable career option, but I'm wary of being in a school that pushes fat phobia and weight loss, and which doesn't cast a critical eye on industrial food production. Access to healthy food is also a concern of mine and I would want to contribute to making healthier food more accessible to people living in poverty - I don't want to be someone who ignores the people who need healthy food the most.
Anywho. perhaps talking with alumni of the nearby schools would be a good place to start.