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Nutrition and dietetics jobs come of age
An increase in the prevalence of diseases, co-morbidities, and related conditions has increased the demand for clinical nutrition and dietetics services across the country. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK
For years, very few Kenyans sought the services of nutritionists and dietitians. But as more people seek to live healthier lives and the number of Kenyans with lifestyle diseases increases, the professions have come of age.
The latest Economic Survey shows the number of nutritionists and dietitians graduates has increased from 2,106 to 4,235 in five years from 2017 to 2021.
