D IETITIAN

J OB T ITLE Dietitians provide individuals, organizations, and companies with information and advice about food and nutrition

D UTIES P REFORMED Design special diets for people who have certain illnesses Ex: Heart disease: prescribe a low-fat, low-salt meals

R EQUIRED J OB SKILLS Interested in food and nutrition Enjoy helping people Communication skills Organization skills Thorough research skills

R ESPONSIBILITIES Take care health of patients Make sure eating healthy Have all the nutrients needed

R EWARDS Most full-time dietitians receive: Health Benefits Paid sick days Paid vacations

D EMAND People want to get and stay healthy Live longer Feel better

K INDS OF D IETITIANS Nutritionists Clinical Dietitians Community or Health Dietitians Foodservice Management Dietitians Private Sector Dietitians

E DUCATION AND T RAINING Three steps: Earn a bachelor’s degree Complete an internship months Pass an exam Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR) After that, they become a Registered Dietitian

S ALARY Entry Wage: $25/hr= 53,470/yr Median Wage: $30/hr= 64,230/yr Experienced Wage: $35/hr= 74,430/yr Usually work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

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