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In Brief... Nutritionist

 Brief Description:

Advises on the nutritional and dietetic aspects of food products and may be involved in planning and implementation of therapeutic diets.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 23

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Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life. 

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Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling. 

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Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation. 

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Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client. 

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Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards. 

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Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals such as low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals. 

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Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching. 

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Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, and nutrition standards for school programs. 

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Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes. 

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Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel and the general public. 

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Job Title
Nutritionist
Salary Range*
30 -
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Last Updated: March, 2011
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