How do they match: Dietitians and Nutritionists

  • Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.
  • Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
  • Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.
  • Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.
  • Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.

  • Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
  • Supervise medical support personnel.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.