Dietitians and Nutritionists

01

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

02

Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.

03

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

04

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

05

Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.

06

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

07

Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.

08

Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.

09

Coordinate diet counseling services.

10

Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.