Nutritionist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
• Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Organized
• Values and ethics