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Job Description:
Nutritionist
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Generally has a
bachelor's degree in nutrition but is not nationally certified.
They also participate in menu planning, supervision of food
preparation, diet therapy, nutrition research, counseling and
nutrition education.
Dietitian
(also spelled Dietician)
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Licensed expert in
nutrition science who specializes in menu planning, supervision
of food preparation, diet therapy, nutrition research,
counseling, and nutrition education.
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Clinical and
management Dietitians work in hospitals or nursing homes and are
responsible for menu planning and overseeing the preparation of
food.
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Community
Dietitians teach at-risk groups such as senior citizens,
pregnant women and diabetics about which types of food to eat
and which foods to avoid.
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