Registered Dietitian
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: $300,000 - $40,000
Educational
Requirements:
Students should take challenging
high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High school
business courses may also prove helpful.
A Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or
a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association is required.
Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a
supervised practicum.
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