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I am a Certified Nutritionist, author, and engineer. I have worked for the space program for a decade, which helps to qualify me to answer science questions for A Reason of Our Hope. My studies in biblical nutrition since July 1994 have led to a groundbreaking book. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1988. I obtained my Certification in Nutrition in 1999 from American Health Science University. I am the writer, editor, and publisher of A Reason of Our Hope, as well as the webmaster of MyBodyHisTemple.com. What colleges do you recommend for a nutrition degree and why did you choose a CN? There are several correspondence schools that teach nutrition. There are two that teach natural methods of healing the body, but they are influenced by Eastern methods and the New Age Movement. Just be careful with anything spiritual they may teach. Always verify other's teachings by checking Scripture. Two are listed below: I got my CN from AHSU because CCNH is located in Alabama, where I live, and only enrolls out-of-state students. AHSU now offer Masters Degrees. CCNH offers a Masters and a Ph.D. They are accredited, but expensive. A cheaper alternative would be the following URL. It is based on the Bible, but it is not accredited. About 50% of what I learned to get my CN was useful. The rest I had picked up on my own studies since July 1994. I really needed the title more than I needed the information. The money I spent was well worth it, though. I still learned a lot and was able to discount the New Age portion of the curriculum. I also got some excellent text books for reference that I wouldn't have bought otherwise. I chose a CN because I did not want to be tied down to the government's idea of proper nutrition. A Registered Dietitian (RD) must adhere to government dietary guidelines and can teach nothing else, even if they know it's wrong. I chose AHSU because it is accredited, I can teach the truth without fear of losing my license, and I could learn at home. My two daughters are being homeschooled; why not me? I'm a sophomore in college, and have recently become very intrigued with nutrition, and the idea of nutritionists. I know this is a long shot, but I was wondering if you or another nutritionist could tell me what a day in the life of a nutritionist is like. What is the income range? I figure this could give me a very good idea whether this is the direction I want to keep going. I cannot tell you the typical day in the life of a typical nutritionist, because I am not a typical nutritionist. You do have the option, however, to pursue the same path that I have chosen. I chose to teach about, write about, and live a life of health based on God's Word. I chose primarily electronic media to get the message out. I have lectured a few times and my book will be in paperback soon, but I enjoy using e-mail and the web for this ministry. More people can be reached this way. I suppose the traditional nutritionist might work in an alternative health office with chiropractors, reflexologists, iridologists, etc. Most of these are heavily influenced by the New Age Movement and Eastern religious practices. Since I chose to base my career on Scripture, I did not want to risk association with these false doctrines. You might want to consider the New Age influences that you would be exposed to as a nutritionist. (You can find more information on this movement in my free e-book, A Reason of Our Hope: Bible Answers to Bible Questions.) Usually, holistic doctors have had classes in herbalism—even chiropractors—so they generally prescribe herbs. As far as prescribing herbs for healing, I believe it is better than the current pharmacological model, but herbs and drugs both treat the symptoms of disease rather than the cause. As a nutritionist, I believe that poor diet (nutritional deficiencies) causes most diseases. That is where I concentrate my efforts in helping people become healthy. I don't know the income range of a nutritionist, because I use my degree to help people by answering their e-mail questions and writing books. This is my ministry. I am not employed by anyone but God. Do you recommend any books that I could read to understand how certain foods affect the body? I recommend the following books to help you in your search for a healthier lifestyle. You should be able to find most of these on Amazon.com.
Kenneth E. Loy, Jr., CN
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