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Dieticians are highly trained professionals who provide expert advice on the nutrition, safety and health benefits of foods for individuals, the community, and the food industry. The study of nutrition involves the integration of of basic science such as biochemistry and physiology and the latest research findings in nutrition in order to understand how the human body uses nutrients from foods to sustain life. Nutritionists are health professions who are responsible for helping people increase their physical and mental health through foods or special diets. They have extensive knowledge about nutrition, how it impacts people, and how it can prevent or treat certain illnesses.
Nutritionists are employed by community health centers, non-government organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, food suppliers and manufacturers, sports and recreation centers, beverage manufacturers, supermarket chains, airlines, wine companies, teaching institutions, research laboratories, and public health departments.
In addition to general nutrition, some nutritionists specialize in nutrition education, pediatric nutrition, renal nutrition, or metabolic nutrition. Many nutritionists are solo or group practitioners who also have the administrative responsibilities of running a practice. In larger offices, nutritionists delegate these tasks to office managers and technicians. Nutritionists in private practice are responsible for developing a patient base, hiring employees, and keeping records.
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Dietetic Technician
Dietician
Nutrition Education
Pediatric Nutrition
Renal Nutrition
Metabolic Nutrition
Nutritionists may either have completed a three year BSc(nutrition) degree or a four year double degree BSc(Health Promotion)/BSc(Nutrition). Graduate nutritionists from a three year program typically undertake a further one year program of study I a specific professional area, such as dietetics, food science and technology, health promotion, or teaching.
Nutritionists are well educated health care professionals and have the discretionary income to travel, purchase products and services online or offline, hire construction and lawn maintenance professionals to care for their home, use credit cards, purchase professional clothing, and manage their personal financial portfolio and enjoying investing.
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