Dietitian

Salary range:

$47,522 – $69,957

Minimum training

Bachelor's degree

Job description:

Dietitians provide nutritional services for patients, promote sound eating habits through education, and conduct research. Many dietitians specialize, becoming a clinical dietitian, community dietitian or management dietitian. Clinical dietitians work one-on-one with patients to assess their needs and develop nutritional plans along with doctors and other health care professionals. Community dietitians counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote health. Management dietitians oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities, company cafeterias, prisons, and schools.

Work environment:

Dietitians can work in nursing homes, public health clinics, home health agencies, schools, hospitals or correctional facilities, sometimes in the food service department.

Training requirements:

Dietitians are required to earn a bachelor's degree. Some employers may require certification as a Registered Dietician.

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