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What a Dietitian / Nutritionist does:
A Dietitian is an Allied Health care
professional, responsible for promoting health
through eating healthily. A Dietitian can
develop diets, supervise the preparation of food
and participate in research.
A Nutritionist is an Allied Health care
professional, responsible for preventing disease
related to nutrient deficiencies. A Nutritionist
will advise on nutrients in the diet in response
to disease.
Dietitians and Nutritionists are grouped
together for this article. This is because the
duties of Dietitians and Nutritionists overlap,
and are often carried out by the same person.
The main duties of a Dietitian/Nutritionist
include:
- Planning food and nutrition programs
- Supervising meal preparations in schools and
hospitals
- Preventing and treating illness
- Recommending dietary modifications
- Educating patients on diets that may help
their condition
- Creating a reduced fat and sugar diet for an
overweight patient
- Reducing salt from the diet of a patient with
high blood pressure or cholesterol
- Working with other healthcare professionals to
provide a multidisciplinary healthcare approach
Qualifications & Education:
To become a Dietitian or a Nutritionist you need
to have a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food
and Nutrition or a related area. Most states
require licensure and some require certification
and registration. You will need to check the
Licensure, Certification, and Registration
requirements in the state in which you wish to
work.
Dietitian and Nutritionist degree programs
cover subjects such as:
- Nutrition, institution management, chemistry,
biochemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology,
health and communications.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration of the
American Dietetic Association awards the
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
Registration can be gained by completing
coursework, an internship and passing an
examination. You must submit 75 continuing
education credits every 5 years to maintain
registration.
Salary & Job Prospects:
Salaries vary from $35,000 to $90,000 depending
on qualifications, position held, experience and
location. The job prospects are good and are
expected to grow in line with the average job.
Find an Allied Health School:
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Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Dietitian / Nutritionist programs.
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