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Dietitian

 
Background
Dietitians are health professionals who help people make better food choices to improve their health and manage medical conditions. They work with patients one-on-one or in groups, creating personalised meal plans based on their health needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Dietitians might work in hospitals, schools, sports teams, community health services, or private practice, using their knowledge of nutrition science to prevent and treat diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
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Publications
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsNutrition & Dietetics
Books
The Complete Guide to Sports NutritionNutrition and DieteticsFood Rules
Movies
Jamie Oliver's Food RevolutionThe Big Fat Fix
Key Figures
Gillian McKeithTim SpectorFelicity LawrenceZoe Harcombe
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference613.2, 641.5For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Registered DietitianRegistered Dietitian NutritionistClinical NutritionistNutrition Specialist
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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