What does a Dietitian and Nutritionist do?
A dietitian and nutritionist plans food and nutrition programs and supervises the preparation and serving of meals. A nutritionist and dietitian helps to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications. A dietitian manages food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools, promotes sound eating habits through education, and conducts research. Major areas of practice for a dietitian include clinical, community, management, and consultant dietetics. A clinical dietitian provides nutritional services for patients in institutions such as hospitals and nursing care facilities. A clinical dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops and implements nutrition programs, and evaluates and reports the results. A clinical dietitian also confers with doctors and other health care professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs. Some clinical dietitians specialize in the management of overweight patients or
