How do they match: Dietitians and Nutritionists

  • Certified Dietary Manager
  • Clinical Nutrition Manager
  • Dietary Manager

  • Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.
  • Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.
  • 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.
  • Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
  • Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.

  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.