2265-Dietitians and Nutritionists

Tasks include:

• instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximise health benefits and reduce potential risks to health
• planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services
• compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed
• planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities
• consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients
• developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements
• conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings such as at scientific conferences