How do they match: Dietitians and Nutritionists

  • Public Health Dietitian
  • Public Health Nutritionist

  • Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

  • Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
  • Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
  • Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
  • Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
  • Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
  • Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.
  • Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.

  • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Conduct health or safety training programs.
  • Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.
  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.