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Clinical Dietitians provide essential nutritional services to patients in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and various institutions. They assess individual dietary needs based on medical situations, tailoring nutrition plans to support health goals, including weight maintenance for underweight and overweight individuals. A bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or food service management is typically required, along with state-specific registration, certification, or licensure. Annual salaries range from $49,000 to $54,000. For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
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By: Kennedy Clayton ClinicalDietitian
Nature of Work • Provide nutritional services to patients in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and other institutions. • They determine what a patient needs to eat according to their situation • Some specialize in maintaining weight for people under and over weight
Training • bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or food service systems management • Specific requirements vary by state: • Registration • statutory certification • Licensure
Salary • $49,000-$54,000 annually
Bibliography http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos077.htm