Dietitian

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I help people choose foods that fit with their lifestyle, their beliefs, and reconnect people with the basic understanding of how food fuels the body.

Chrissa Karagiannis
Dietitian

In A Nutshell

I assess the dietary needs of both people and animals to understand what nutrition they require.

I develop food and diet plans that help improve their health and reach specific goals.

I participate in research and give input about new foods to help decide if they are safe and healthy.

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Potential Salary Range

$48,000-91,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta AB
Alberta
British Columbia BC
British Columbia
Manitoba MB
Manitoba
New Brunswick NB
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador NL
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia NS
Nova Scotia
Nunavut NU
Nunavut
Northwest Territories NWT
Northwest Territories
Ontario ON
Ontario
Quebec QC
Quebec
Saskwatchewan SK
Saskwatchewan
Yukon Territories YT
Yukon Territories

I work with people, farmers, vets, and animals to create healthy nutrition plans. Sometimes I meet with clients in an office or hospital, and other times I visit farms or animal care sites to make sure everyone gets the right food.

Workplace

Indoor

Job Requirements & Duties

  • Develop and supervise nutrition and food preparation programs in hospitals, homes, or schools
  • Provide nutrition guidance to individuals or community groups
  • Understand the health status of individuals and help manage poor nutrition
  • Stay up to date on scientific studies and research being done in nutrition
  • Collaborate with health professionals, policymakers, and media to provide expert advice on nutrition.
  • Plan, evaluate, and conduct nutrition education programs and develop learning materials
  • Communicate with the patient and the rest of the healthcare team
  • Answer client questions and support them in achieving their nutrition goals.
  • Calculate nutrition requirements and monitor patient intake

Education & Training

  • Dietitians require a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field such as food and nutritional science or biochemistry.
  • A period of supervised practical training is also required.
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Job Outlook

    The number of jobs available for potential dieticians and nutritionists is considered to be fair, meaning there will be about the same number of job openings as there are people to fill them.

Related School Subjects

Science
Social Studies
Career Education
Health Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Food Health Wellbeing Eating

Important Skills

Critical Thinking

I need to be able to sort through information and research to determine key aspects of the information that will impact a client's care.

Active Listening

Clients come to me to improve their health and lifestyle. It’s extremely important that I make them feel heard and supported so they trust me to help them in their goals. 

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Problem Solving

Every person’s body and health are different, so it’s my job to create nutrition solutions that meet every individual’s specific challenges.  

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Research

I study food trends, consumer preferences, and industry research to help develop products that people will enjoy and trust.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Pays Well
Helps Others
Rewarding
Flexible Work Environment
Continuous Learning