Where Do Dieticians Work?
Most people think of dieticians working primarily in a hospital or a food service setting. However, with increased consumer interest in healthy eating and the explosion of information technology, the role of the registered dietician has evolved beyond the stereotypical “institutional” focus. Dieticians are essential members of the health care team and practice in a wide range of diverse workplaces. Dieticians work – • In the community: Public Health Nutritionists/Dieticians; Dieticians working in Community Health Centres or Aboriginal Health assess the nutritional needs of populations; identify community nutrition problems; and develop health promotion strategies, nutrition education programs and healthy eating resources. They work with individuals and groups to improve their nutritional well-being; prevent nutrition-related disease; increase access to food and enhance personal control of health. • In food service management: Administrative Dieticians manage food production, distributi
