51: Nutritionists share their passion for improving public health

<div> <br> The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the links between good nutrition, diet and overall health, and consumers are showing a heightened interest in the nutritional benefit that the food they eat offers. This interest is bound to grow, and will mean more demand for specialised nutritionists to improve health and wellbeing. Sadly, like many areas of the food industry that are facing a pronounced skills shortage, many are unaware of just how rewarding careers in nutrition are.</div> <div> <br> The third in our podcast series focused on the many rewarding careers available in food and nutrition, join our panel including Moira Howie, Health and Nutrition Manager, Waitrose, and Claire Baseley, Registered Nutritionist and Nutrition Consultant as they explain their roles discuss their day-to-day responsibilities, and talk about why it’s so rewarding to pursue a career in nutrition.</div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>About our panel</strong></div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Moira Howie, Health and Nutrition Manager, Waitrose</strong></div> <div> <br> Moira Howie is the Health and Nutrition Manager for retailer Waitrose. Waitrose &amp; Partners is provides a range of products, services and experiences to help its customers lead healthier lives. Earlier this year, the supermarket announced the launch of Healthy Eating Specialists. In a retail first, these shop floor specialists direct customers who ask towards healthier choices.</div> <div><br> </div> <div> <a href="http://www.clairebaseley.co.uk/"><strong>Claire Baseley</strong></a><strong>, Registered Nutritionist and Nutritional Consultant</strong> </div> <div> <br> Claire is a highly qualified, experienced Registered Nutritionist. With a degree in Biological Science from Oxford University and a Masters of Medical Sciences in Human Nutrition from Sheffield University, Claire takes an evidence-based, professional approach to all her nutrition projects. Registered with the Association for Nutrition, Claire continually develops her expertise, so you can be sure you