- provide explanations for food and nutrition issues.
- establish proper meal plans for the patient in accordance with their preference,health,and financial capabilities.
- evaluate the health and diet needs of patients.
- calculate patient nutritional requirements.
- analyze nutritional content of food.
- educate other healthcare professionals about food and nutrition.
- run health promotion clinics in hospital,pharmacies, and other community sittings.
- educate the public about the need for proper dieting, its importance in disease prevention, etc.
- conduct dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.