Dietitian
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- What's it like to be a Dietitian?
- How to become a Dietitian
- Latest Dietitian jobs
- Top skills and experience for Dietitians
What's it like to be a Dietitian?
Dietitians help patients address medical conditions or dietary needs by designing meal plans and providing nutritional advice. They can work in a variety of fields, including the food industry, hospitals, research and sports nutrition. Dietitians typically work with other health providers to evaluate a patient’s overall health status and address any medical challenges through customised nutrition coaching and planning. What sets Dietitians apart from Nutritionists is that registered Dietitians are board certified and can diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Tasks and duties
- Educating patients and clients on healthy eating habits.
- Conducting classes or lectures on nutrition.
- Developing a nutrition assessment and providing counselling.
- Designing customised meal plans based on patient needs.
- Monitoring the progress of diet plans and making adjustments over time.
How to become a Dietitian
To work as a Dietitian, formal education is required.
Complete a bachelor degree in dietetics or a related field.
Become a registered Dietitian with the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) or any recognised dietitians association.
Gain relevant experience in a clinical setting.
To progress to a senior position, consider pursuing further education such as a postgraduate degree in dietetics.
