From explorehealthcareers.org:
Registered dietitian
nutritionists are the experts on good nutrition and the food choices
that can make us healthy, whether it’s a proper diet or eating to manage
the symptoms of a disease or chronic condition. Registered dietitian
nutritionists design nutrition programs to protect health, prevent
allergic reactions and alleviate the symptoms of many types of disease.
There are several specialties within Dietetics and Nutrition, including Community Dietitians and Clinical Dietitians. Community dietitians develop programs and counsel the public on topics related to food, health, and nutrition. Clinical dietitians
provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in institutions such as
hospitals and nursing care facilities. They assess patients' nutritional
needs, develop and implement nutrition programs, and evaluate and
report the results. They confer with doctors and other healthcare
professionals in order to coordinate medical and dietary needs.
Want to learn more about this field? Watch this video to learn more about what registered dieticians nutritionists do:
Explore Dietetics and Nutrition:
- Academic of Nutrition and Dietetics: http://bit.ly/2yQ7Jet
- PHMO Website - Explore: http://prehealth.emory.edu/explore/more-healthcare-careers.html
- Explore Health Careers: http://bit.ly/2ytbqlN
- Registered Dietitians Career Overview: https://www.nutritioned.org/registered-dietitian.html