How do they match: Dietitians and Nutritionists

  • Teaching Dietitian
  • Dietitian Teacher

  • Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
  • Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
  • Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
  • Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.
  • Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
  • Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Manage preparation of special meals or diets.