Dietitian- types, Responsibilities and Roles

This file gives you the Definition of dietitian, types, responsibilities and role in various sectors.

1. Dietitian -Types, responsibilities and Roles By: Pramod Machimada Appaiah [email protected]

2. A dietitian plans nutrition programs and food programs for people. Dietitians can help prevent diseases and obesity problems by teaching people about the role of food in their diet.

3. They run food programs in institutions, such as hospitals and schools. A dietitian promotes healthy diets through education and education programs.

4. Types and responsibilities of Dietitians: 1. Clinical dietitians Clinical dietitians  provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients in institutions such as hospitals and nursing care facilities. They assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs and evaluate and report the results. They confer with doctors and other health care professionals in order to coordinate medical and dietary needs.

5. Some clinical dietitians specialize in the management of overweight and critically ill patients, such as those with renal (kidney) disease and diabetes. In addition, clinical dietitians in nursing care facilities, small hospitals, or correctional facilities may manage the food service department.

6. 2. Community dietitians/ Nutritionists Community dietitians  develop nutrition programs designed to prevent disease and promote health, targeting particular groups of people. Dietitians in this practice area may work in settings such as public health clinics, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs or home health agencies.

7. 3. Corporate dietitians Corporate dietitians  work in food manufacturing, advertising and marketing. In these areas, dietitians analyze foods, prepare literature for distribution, or report on issues such as the nutritional content of recipes, dietary fiber or vitamin supplements.

8. 4. Management dietitians   Management dietitians  oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities, company cafeterias, prisons and schools. They hire, train and direct other dietitians and food service workers; budget for and purchase food, equipment, and supplies; enforce sanitary and safety regulations; and prepare records and reports.

9. 5. Consultant dietitians   Consultant dietitians  work under contract with health care facilities or in their own private practice. They perform nutrition assessments for their clients and advise them about diet-related concerns, such as weight loss or cholesterol reduction.

10. Some work for wellness programs, sports teams, supermarkets and other nutrition-related businesses. They consult with food service managers, providing expertise in sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting and planning.

11. Roles of Dietitians: 1. Role in Patient care  – Dietitians in hospitals and nursing homes educate patients and family members on eating well. They adapt menus for people recovering from illness or surgery, or with health conditions like: Diabetes Heart disease Swallowing difficulties  Poor appetite

12. 2. Role in Private practice and consultancy  – Dietitians work with individuals, groups and organisations to provide dietary advice. They run health and nutrition education programs and seminars. They may also provide nutrition and health information to the media

13. 3. Role in Community and public health  – Dietitians work to improve eating habits, health and wellbeing in the community. (They often work in community health centres ). They also work at state or national levels to influence food policy and improve access to better food choices for everyone

14. 4. Role in Food industry  – In the food industry, dietitians work to: Improve the nutritional quality of foods Develop nutrition education campaigns Promote food safety Work with food law and regulations. 

15. 5. Role in Research and teaching  – Dietitians investigate the links between food and health. They do this to learn how diet can promote good health and prevent disease. Dietitians also teach in universities

16. 6. Role in Sports nutrition  – Dietitians help athletes, sporting clubs, children and people interested in fitness to eat better. They do this to help them achieve their sporting and fitness goals. For example, they may give advice on how to achieve peak sporting performance, or improve energy and activity levels. 

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