Dietitians and Nutritionists

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1. 01Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.
2. 02Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.
3. 03Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
4. 04Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
5. 05Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
6. 06Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.
7. 07Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
8. 08Coordinate diet counseling services.
9. 09Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
10. 10Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.
11. 11Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
12. 12Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, or nutrition standards for school programs.

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