The dietitian job description includes:
•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 hospitals, pharmacies, and other community settings
•Educate the public about the need for proper dieting, its importance in disease prevention, etc.
•Conduct dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research