Hierarchy view
dietitian
Description
Description
Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or restore people’s health. Using evidence-based approaches, dietitians work to empower individuals, families and groups to provide or select food which is nutritionally adequate, safe, tasty and sustainable. Beyond healthcare, dietitians improve the nutritional environment for all through governments, industry, academia and research.
Scope note
Includes people performing education activities to develop healthy and balanced food habits in people's daily lives.
Alternative Labels
dietician
public health nutritionist
specialist dietician
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released