Basic Characteristics Of A Registered Dietitian
Characteristics of a Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitians are experts who give advice and help others learn about nutrition and how to live a healthies lifestyle. The following chart published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gives us a better understanding on some of the duties and responsibilities these healthcare professionals do daily.
• Assess patients’ and clients’ nutritional and health needs
• Counsel patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits
• Develop meal and nutrition plans, taking both clients’ preferences and budget into account
• Evaluate the effects of meal plans and change the plans as needed
• Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
• Create educational materials about healthy food choices
• Keep up with or contribute to the latest food and nutritional science research
• Document patients’ progress (bls.gov)
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Sometimes a higher degree such as a master’s may apply. After the completion of a degree, most states require a license to be able to practice or be employed. “Many dietitians choose to earn the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Although the RDN is not always required, the qualifications are often the same as those necessary for becoming a licensed dietitian in states that require a license.” (bls.gov) Areas of specialties are another certification that can be achieved after a bachelor’s degree. “The Commission on Dietetic Registration offers several specialty certifications in topics such as oncology nutrition, pediatric nutrition, renal nutrition, and sports dietetics, among others.” (bls.gov) This certification would be useful for a dietitian who would like to have a specific area of
Registered dietitians are experts who give advice and help others learn about nutrition and how to live a healthies lifestyle. The following chart published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gives us a better understanding on some of the duties and responsibilities these healthcare professionals do daily.
• Assess patients’ and clients’ nutritional and health needs
• Counsel patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits
• Develop meal and nutrition plans, taking both clients’ preferences and budget into account
• Evaluate the effects of meal plans and change the plans as needed
• Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
• Create educational materials about healthy food choices
• Keep up with or contribute to the latest food and nutritional science research
• Document patients’ progress (bls.gov)
The main goal for a …show more content…
Sometimes a higher degree such as a master’s may apply. After the completion of a degree, most states require a license to be able to practice or be employed. “Many dietitians choose to earn the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Although the RDN is not always required, the qualifications are often the same as those necessary for becoming a licensed dietitian in states that require a license.” (bls.gov) Areas of specialties are another certification that can be achieved after a bachelor’s degree. “The Commission on Dietetic Registration offers several specialty certifications in topics such as oncology nutrition, pediatric nutrition, renal nutrition, and sports dietetics, among others.” (bls.gov) This certification would be useful for a dietitian who would like to have a specific area of