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Dietitian designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Being a Dietitian evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Educates and provides guidance to staff, patients, and families regarding diet and food plans. Additionally, Dietitian administers and advises food service operations to ensure menus comply with prescribed nutritional plans. Requires a bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, dietics, or related degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD). May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a manager. The Dietitian occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Dietitian typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
A dietitian (or dietician) is an expert in dietetics; that is, human nutrition and the regulation of diet. A dietitian alters their patient's nutrition based upon their medical condition and individual needs. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems.
A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a dietitian who meets all of a set of special academic and professional requirements, including the completion of a bachelor's degree with an accredited nutrition curriculum, an internship at an approved health-care facility, foodservice organization, or community agency, and satisfactory performance on a registration exam.
Roughly half of all RDNs hold graduate degrees and many have certifications in specialized fields such as sports, pediatrics, renal, oncological, food-allergy, or gerontological nutrition. After learning about a patient's health history, favorite foods, eating and exercise habits, the RD helps the person to set goals and to prioritize. Follow-up visits often focus on maintenance and monitoring progress.