Is being a dietetic technician a good fit for you?
Helps dietitians run food and nutrition programmes. May plan and prepare meals to set guidelines.
What the work involves
- Watches patients' food intake and weight, and reports changes, progress and diet problems to the dietitian.
- Assesses individuals' nutrition, including their diet history, to plan nutrition programmes.
- Prepares a main meal, following recipes and working out group food amounts.
- Supervises food production or service, or helps dietitians plan and supervise food services.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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