Beatrice Teng Jia En, 18 August, 2023
Explore career opportunities in nutrition and dive into important issues like the need to increase diversity in the evolving nutrition workforce.
Foodies in the Field is a podcast that delivers inspiration, innovative ideas, and aims to create connections for a growing community of food enthusiasts. Sophie Wright-Pedersen, a qualified dietician and passionate researcher, is currently pursuing a PhD at QUT, delves into the intriguing realm of children's perspectives on their relationship with food. Her enthusiasm extends beyond her own research, as she eagerly shares captivating stories from a diverse range of public health nutritionists, dietitians, and dedicated foodies.
On a recent episode Sophie chatted with Helen Vidgen, an Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at QUT. Together, they explore the world of public health nutrition as a career, sharing insights for anyone considering entering this field.
They examine various aspects of topics like breaking into public health nutrition, regardless of one's scientific background; job opportunities in the field; managing work-life balance as a mother; promoting diversity within the profession; and discovering or creating your own niche.
Helen's illustrious career journey in public health and community nutrition serves as a rich source of inspiration, providing deep insights into topics such as the lack of diversity within the workforce; the evolution of the public health nutrition field; and strategies for individuals to pursue and create opportunities within this space. This episode of the podcast is a deep dive into the nutrition field.
Reflecting on her own journey, Sophie recognises the podcast serves as a valuable medium for her to explore her interests, gain insights from experts, and share her experiences and learnings with a wider audience.
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