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Job Description:

Nutritionist

  • 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)

  • Licensed expert in nutrition science who specializes in menu planning, supervision of food preparation, diet therapy, nutrition research, counseling, and nutrition education.

  • Clinical and management Dietitians work in hospitals or nursing homes and are responsible for menu planning and overseeing the preparation of food.

  • 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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