Applies the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health and make appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease.
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2393-11 Dietitian
新西兰注册。(此领域绝对紧缺职业资质为:理学学士,或者消费者和应用科学学士(主修人类营养学),以及营养学研究生文凭)
NZ registration. (Qualifications in this area of absolute skill shortage are: a Bachelor of Science
OR
Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences (majoring in Human Nutrition)
AND
Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics)
Dietitians apply the art and science of human nutrition to help people
understand the relationship between food and health, make healthy dietary
choices, and prevent and treat illness and disease.
Dietitians generally have a high level of contact with the public.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Dietitian earn an average of $1411 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $73372 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
interest in food, nutrition and health
good communication skills
good analytical skills
good organisational skills
able to take initiative
able to work effectively with people
aptitude for science.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Home Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of HOME ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a home economics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physical Education
School subjects that include some aspect of physical education provide a
useful background to these jobs. In some cases a physical education subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Dietitian
Dietitians may perform the following tasks:
collect, organise and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities
interpret and communicate scientific information, advice, education and professional opinion to individuals, groups and communities
manage nutrition care for individuals by planning appropriate diets and menus
educate people about their individual nutritional needs and methods of accessing and preparing their food
manage food service systems to provide safe and nutritious food by designing nutritionally appropriate menus and implementing nutrition policies
plan, evaluate and implement nutrition programmes with individuals, groups or communities as part of a team (this may be in a community health, public health or food industry setting)
conduct food-related and nutrition-related research and evaluate practice.
Nutritionists study and provide advice about dietary habits to encourage the
achievement of a healthy lifestyle.
Nutritionists may have a high level of contact with the public.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Nutritionist earn an average of $1411 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $73372 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
enjoy food and food preparation
interested in health and wellbeing
good communication skills
able to work as part of a team
aptitude for science and research.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Non-trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job
training, may be required.
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Home Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of HOME ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a home economics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Nutritionist
Nutritionists may perform the following tasks:
consult with individuals and groups, including sportspeople, about their dietary habits and assess potential nutritional deficiencies
prescribe diet plans based upon the assessment of nutritional needs
liaise with other health professionals about nutrition, including controlled diets for people with special needs
monitor clients’ progress and quality of food to provide ongoing nutritional care
collect, organise and analyse data relating to the health and nutrition behaviours of specific groups and the population as a whole
plan, conduct and evaluate nutrition intervention programmes and compile educational material.