How to become a nutrition assistant?

To pursue a career as a nutrition assistant, you need an associate degree in dietetics or nutrition. Getting additional qualifications, such as training and certifications can help you find better career opportunities in nutrition services. There are certifications for nutrition assistants working with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) government food program in California and Kansas. When you start out as a nutrition aide or nutrition assistant, you receive training from dietitians and more experienced nutrition assistants. You need strong interpersonal skills for this job.