This file gives you the Definition of dietitian, types, responsibilities and role in various sectors.

1. Dietitian-Types, responsibilities and Roles
By: Pramod Machimada Appaiah
pramodmachimada@gmail.com

2.  A dietitian plans nutrition programs and food
programs for people.
 Dietitians can help prevent diseases and obesity
problems by teaching people about the role of food
in their diet.

3.  They run food programs in institutions, such
as hospitals and schools.
 A dietitian promotes healthy diets through
education and education programs.

4. Types and responsibilities of Dietitians:
1. Clinical dietitians
 Clinical dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy
(MNT) for patients in institutions such as hospitals and
nursing care facilities.
 They assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and
implement nutrition programs and evaluate and report
the results.
 They confer with doctors and other health care
professionals in order to coordinate medical and dietary
needs.

5.  Some clinical dietitians specialize in the
management of overweight and critically ill
patients, such as those with renal (kidney)
disease and diabetes.
 In addition, clinical dietitians in nursing care
facilities, small hospitals, or correctional
facilities may manage the food service
department.

6. 2. Community dietitians/ Nutritionists
 Community dietitians develop nutrition programs
designed to prevent disease and promote health,
targeting particular groups of people.
 Dietitians in this practice area may work in
settings such as public health clinics, fitness
centers, corporate wellness programs or home
health agencies.

7. 3. Corporate dietitians
 Corporate dietitians work in food
manufacturing, advertising and marketing.
 In these areas, dietitians analyze foods,
prepare literature for distribution, or report
on issues such as the nutritional content of
recipes, dietary fiber or vitamin
supplements.

8. 4. Management dietitians
 Management dietitians oversee large-scale meal
planning and preparation in health care facilities,
company cafeterias, prisons and schools.
 They hire, train and direct other dietitians and
food service workers; budget for and purchase
food, equipment, and supplies; enforce sanitary
and safety regulations; and prepare records and
reports.

9. 5. Consultant dietitians
 Consultant dietitians work under contract with
health care facilities or in their own private
practice.
 They perform nutrition assessments for their clients
and advise them about diet-related concerns, such
as weight loss or cholesterol reduction.

10.  Some work for wellness programs, sports
teams, supermarkets and other nutrition-
related businesses.
 They consult with food service managers,
providing expertise in sanitation, safety
procedures, menu development, budgeting
and planning.

11. Roles of Dietitians:
1. Role in Patient care –
 Dietitians in hospitals and nursing homes educate
patients and family members on eating well.
 They adapt menus for people recovering from
illness or surgery, or with health conditions like:
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Swallowing difficulties
• Poor appetite

12. 2. Role in Private practice and consultancy –
 Dietitians work with individuals, groups and
organisations to provide dietary advice.
 They run health and nutrition education
programs and seminars.
 They may also provide nutrition and health
information to the media

13. 3. Role in Community and public health –
 Dietitians work to improve eating habits, health
and wellbeing in the community. (They often
work in community health centres).
 They also work at state or national levels to
influence food policy and improve access to
better food choices for everyone

14. 4. Role in Food industry –
 In the food industry, dietitians work to:
• Improve the nutritional quality of foods
• Develop nutrition education campaigns
• Promote food safety
• Work with food law and regulations.

15. 5. Role in Research and teaching –
 Dietitians investigate the links between
food and health.
 They do this to learn how diet can promote
good health and prevent disease.
 Dietitians also teach in universities

16. 6. Role in Sports nutrition –
 Dietitians help athletes, sporting clubs, children
and people interested in fitness to eat better.
 They do this to help them achieve their sporting
and fitness goals.
 For example, they may give advice on how to
achieve peak sporting performance, or improve
energy and activity levels.

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