Dietitian
Dietitian
A Dietitian (pronounced /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɪʃ.ən/) is a healthcare professional who focuses on human nutrition and the regulation of diet. The term originates from the Greek word "diaita," which means "way of life."
Role and Responsibilities
A Dietitian is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating dietary and nutritional problems. They work with both healthy and sick people, using the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health, and disease to make practical recommendations to patients.
Education and Training
To become a Dietitian, one must earn a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. This is followed by a period of supervised practice, typically in the form of an internship, and a professional examination.
Related Terms
- Nutritionist: A person who advises others on matters of food and nutrition and their impacts on health. Some people specialize in particular areas, such as sports nutrition, public health, or animal nutrition.
- Dietary Assessment: A method to determine an individual's dietary intake.
- Clinical Dietitian: A dietitian who works in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other healthcare facility.
- Community Dietitian: A dietitian who works in public health or home health agencies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dietitian
- Wikipedia's article - Dietitian
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