2265-Dieticians and Nutritionists

Job Title: 

Dieticians and Nutritionists

Job Description: 

Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and implement programs to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on human health.

Tasks: 

Compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

918 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Specific Occupations: 

226501 - Dietician
Description : Applies the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health, and makes appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health and prevent and treat illness and disease.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Advisor Food Science / Technology, Dietetic Consultant, Health Advisor (Nutrition), Home Economist, Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa