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Nutritionist
Nutritionists plan, organize, conduct and supervise programs in nutrition, diet and food service. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, extended care facilities, public health centres, the food and beverage industry, educational institutions, sports organizations and government, or they may be self-employed.
Possible Titles:
administrative dietitian clinical dietitian community dietitian consultant dietitian dietitian nutrition and dietetics researcher nutritionist public health nutritionist registered dietitian (RD) registered nutritionist
Responsibilities:
Nutritionists perform some or all of the following duties:
Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, company cafeterias or similar settings
Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition counselling and consulting to health professionals, dietetic interns, community groups, government, media and individuals
Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
Practice on an individual basis or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan normal and therapeutic menus
Study and analyze current scientific nutritional studies and conduct research to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food.
Nutritionists may specialize in such areas as administrative dietetics, clinical dietetics, community dietetics, public health dietetics or research dietetics.
Employment Requirments:
Nutritionists usually require the same education and training as dietitians.
Registration with the national association, Dietitians of Canada and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practical training as dietitians.
Additional information
Nutritionists may progress to management positions through additional experience.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada