Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or restore people’s health. Using evidence-based approaches, dietitians work to empower individuals, families and groups to provide or select food which is nutritionally adequate, safe, tasty and sustainable. Beyond healthcare, dietitians improve the nutritional environment for all through governments, industry, academia and research.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health;
(b) Planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services;
(c) Compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed;
(d) Planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities;
(e) Consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients;
(f) Developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements;
(g) Conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings.