ISCO-08-code:
2265
Lead Statement
Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and implement programs to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on human health.
Task statement
Tasks include:
- instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health;
- planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services;
- compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed;
- planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities;
- consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients;
- developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements;
- conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings such as at scientific conferences.
Included occupations
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Clinical dietician
- Food service dietician
- Public health nutritionist
- Sports nutritionist
Excluded occupations
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Comments
(NCvB; Maart 2010)