Registered dietitian

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Registered dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educvational administration, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice. Registered dietitians:

• Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.
• Make dietary recommendations.
• Counsel patients and clients about diets.
• Supervise food purchasing.
• Study the nutritional value of food and how it is used by the body.

Average Salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. H8igh school business courses may also prove helpful.

A bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the american dietetic Association is required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practiculum.

Dietetic Technician

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Duties and responsibilities:
Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. They:

• Gather and evaluate diet histories.
• Assist in planning patients meals.
• Provide nutritional counceling.
• Conduct food service operation.
• Oversee food preparation and service.
• Maintain records.

Average Salary:$16,000-$30,000

Educational Requirements:

Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful.

Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate's Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association. They must then pass a Commision on Dietetics Registration examination.