Role

What does a dietitian do on a daily basis?

• Provide advice to individuals to form health-conscious decisions based on diet and nutrition to prevent illness and maintain good health.
• Calculate individual’s nutritional requirements using standard equations based on assessments of blood chemistry, temperature, stress, mobility etc.
• Produce eating plans and adjusting recipes
• Organise and lead group sessions with a range of individuals including children and adult service users groups
• Write service users reports, case notes and maintaining accurate records
• Visit schools and communities to deliver nutrition components of health promotion campaigns