Dietitian — Career Preview

Fuel health through the science of nutrition

Registered Dietitians assess nutritional needs, develop individualized meal plans, and provide evidence-based nutrition counseling to help patients manage chronic diseases, recover from illness, and optimize their health.

A day in the life

You assess a diabetic patient's nutrition needs, adjust a post-surgical patient's tube feeding, counsel a family on heart-healthy eating, present during interdisciplinary rounds, and document care plans. Every recommendation improves a life.

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