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 hospital, 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