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Dietitians and Nutritionists

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What You Need to Know About Dietitian or Nutritionist

Career Description

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.What Do Dietitians and Nutritionists Do On a Daily Basis?

Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Dietitian or Nutritionist?

Below is a list of the skills most Dietitians and Nutritionists say are important on the job.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Related Job Titles

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The typical yearly salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists is somewhere between $38,460 and $84,610.Dietitians and Nutritionists who work in

California, Hawaii, or Connecticut , make the highest salaries.How to Become a Dietitian or Nutritionist

Are there Dietitians and Nutritionists education requirements?What work experience do I need to become a Dietitian or Nutritionist?

Where Dietitians and Nutritionists Are Employed

Dietitians and Nutritionists work in the following industries:

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