Dietitian and Nutritionist

What They Do:

Dietitians and nutritionists counsel patients on nutrition issues. They are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage diseases. They educate people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Also Known As:

Clinical Dietician, Clinical Dietitian, Clinical Nutritionist, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Oncology Dietitian, Outpatient Dietitian, Registered Dietician, Registered Dietitian, Renal Dietitian

Minimum Education Requirements for Dietetic Technicians:

• Associate degree of Applied Science in Dietetics: 2 years
  

Minimum Education Requirements for a Registered Dietitian:

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution: 4 years
• Public health nutrition, dietetics, clinical nutrition, etc.

Career Info Sources Include:

• Career One Stop
• Bureau of Labor Statistics