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Dietitian/Nutritionist
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$79,051 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Conducts programs and training to teach students and staff about healthy eating habits.
- Works with supervisory personnel in planning for the Food Services Department.
- Assesses individual dietary needs by meeting with students.
- Works to meet dietary needs of students by developing an effective meal plan.
- Provides nutritional information to students and staff.
- Tracks student dietary needs in a database as required.
- Advocates for healthful living on campus.
- Interacts with parents as necessary offering nutritional information.
- Researches and remains up-to-date on food, nutrition, and food service systems. Related Work Experience Experience working with a special needs population preferred Formal Education, Certification, Licensing A. Licensure in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited program Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be concise and tactful when dealing with students
- Motivating personality
- Patience
- Ability to creatively solve problems