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Dietitians and Nutritionists

SOC 29-1031.00

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Writing

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

Education and Training

4.2

English Language

4.2

Biology

4.1

Medicine and Dentistry

4.0

Psychology

3.8

Therapy and Counseling

3.6

Mathematics

3.3

Key Tasks

1Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.

2Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

3Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.

4Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

5Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.

Also Known As

Administrative Dietitian Certified Dietary Manager Chief Dietitian Clinical Dietician Clinical Dietitian Clinical Nutrition Manager Clinical Nutritionist Community Dietitian Correctional Food Service Supervisor Diet Consultant