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Dieticians and Nutritionists

Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and implement programmes to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on human health.

2 Professionals / 22 Health Professionals / 226 Other Health Professionals / All level 4

// Working conditions

BiologicalSitting and standing

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health

planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services

compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed

planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities

consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients

developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements

conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Clinical dietician
- Food service dietician
- Nutritionist
- Public health nutritionist
- Sports nutritionist

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