Nutritional Adviser

Diet is an environmental factor which conditions nutritional status and, incidentally, general health, affecting the incidence of potentially serious illness: obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, etc. Intersecting areas of interest of nutrition and genetics have now emerged which have given rise to a new discipline known as genetic nutrition, the main branches of which include : Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics. Nutrigenomics is the science which studies the complex interactions between genes and nutrients, and their effect on human health. Its aim is to understand the effects of different genetic predispositions in terms of developing certain diseases in order to provide customised nutritional recommendations to improve health and quality of life. The nutrigenomic adviser is a person with dietary and nutritional expertise and a knowledge of genetics. S/he recommends a customised nutritional plan to patients based on their genetic analysis.

• Obtain samples of genetic material; process and analyse them to obtain information on genetic diseases.
• Keep up to date with novelties in genome analysis technologies and methodologies.
• Review medical records.
• Analyse known genetic studies.
• Recommend genetic tests.
• Provide customised advice depending on the genetic profile of the patient.
• Inform patients of the likelihood of developing the illness and associated risks.
• Recommend a dietary regime for healthy or sick individuals, provide advice on dietary supplements and specific diets to improve health.
• Create subject-specific, multidisciplinary training and discussion spaces with practitioners, scientist and academics.
• May participate in research projects.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Bioquímica
• Grau: Bioquímica i biologia molecular
• Grau: Biotecnologia
• Grau: Biologia humana
• Grau: Ciències biomèdiques
• Grau: Genètica
• Grau: Nutrició humana i dietètica

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 3

Self-confidence: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

Healthcare

Working to maintain and improve health, as well as physical and mental well-being, is the primary interest of people who are involved in the field of healthcare. Some of the activities in this field include making diagnoses, prescribing treatments and monitoring illnesses and injuries. These activities also include the application of therapeutic treatments (traditional or alternative) with a view to facilitating the physical recovery of those being treated. To carry out these activities, one must have in-depth knowledge of the human body and medicine, in its various specialisations.

Gene therapy expert

Neurobiologist

Microscopy technician

Study manager

Expert researcher in new foods

• Work hours

  The work day may be part or full time, either intensive or split shift.

• Salary

  Average gross annual wages vary from 30,000 to 40,000 euros.

• Professional category

  Technician