Although everyone eats, few people know what dietitians do. As the food and nutrition experts, dietitians help individuals and communities eat better, be healthy, and thrive. Dietitians work in a wide variety of settings-from hospitals and schools to sports teams, research labs, and even the military.

This vibrant, nonfiction book introduces children ages 5 to 12 to the exciting and often overlooked career of dietetics. Ten children from groups diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, and ability imagine becoming dietitians and working in 10 different settings. Each child also shares a favorite fresh vegetable paired with a fun dip or topping, adding a delicious twist to the learning experience.

Readers will:
1) Learn what dietitians do and where they work.
2) Discover fun ways to enjoy fresh vegetables.
3) See themselves represented in healthcare careers.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, school counseling offices, career days, and family reading time, When I Grow Up, I Can Be a Dietitian is a fun and educational introduction to a rewarding, science-based profession.

This is the first children's book to introduce the dietetics profession.

All author royalties are donated to initiatives to help build the dietetics workforce and/or educate it about disabilities.