From explorehealthcareers.org:
Registered dietitian nutritionists are the experts on good nutrition and the food choices that can make us healthy, whether it’s a proper diet or eating to manage the symptoms of a disease or chronic condition. Registered dietitian nutritionists design nutrition programs to protect health, prevent allergic reactions and alleviate the symptoms of many types of disease.
There are several specialties within Dietetics and Nutrition, including Community Dietitians and Clinical Dietitians. Community dietitians develop programs and counsel the public on topics related to food, health, and nutrition. Clinical dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy 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 healthcare professionals in order to coordinate medical and dietary needs.
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Explore Dietetics and Nutrition:
- Academic of Nutrition and Dietetics: http://bit.ly/2yQ7Jet
- PHMO Website - Explore: http://prehealth.emory.edu/explore/more-healthcare-careers.html
- Explore Health Careers: http://bit.ly/2ytbqlN
- Registered Dietitians Career Overview: https://www.nutritioned.org/registered-dietitian.html