Is being a dietitian or nutritionist a good fit for you?
Plans food and nutrition programmes to help people stay healthy or manage illness. Gives advice on what to eat.
What the work involves
- Checks nutrition needs, diet limits and current health plans to create and carry out food plans and give advice.
- Reviews lab tests when preparing nutrition recommendations.
- Advises individuals and groups on good nutrition, healthy eating habits and tracking food to improve their lives.
- Advises patients and families on nutrition, diet plans, diet changes, and choosing and preparing food.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. 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.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a dietitian or nutritionist is one of yours.
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