Registered Dietitian                                                

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     Duties and Responsibilities:

  Registered Dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educational administration, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice. Registered dietitians

·         Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.

·         Make dietary recommendations.

·         Counsel patients and clients about diets.

·         Supervise food purchasing.

·         Study the nutritional value of food and how it is used by the body.

Average Salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements:

 Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High schools businesses courses may also prove helpful.

 A bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum.

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Dietetic Physician

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Duties and responsibilities:

Dietetic Technicians assist dieticians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. 

They:

• ·         Gather and evaluate diet histories 
• ·         Assist in planning patient meals
• ·         Provide nutritional counseling
• ·         Conduct food service operations
• ·         Oversee food preparation and service
• ·         Maintain records

Average Salary: $16,000-$30,000

Educational Requirements:

Students wanting to becoming dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful.

Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate’s Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association. They must then pass a Commission one Dietetics Registration examination.

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