You might hire a nutritionist to:
- Analyze medical records and consult with patients to determine their nutritional needs
Create meal and exercise plans for patients according to their health conditions and dietary restrictions
- Educate community members on healthy nutritional habits through educational materials, talks, or counsel
- Counsel patients along their nutritional journeys, monitor changes, and adjust meal and exercise plans as needed
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Expert in nutritional science and human physiology | Degree in nutritional science or a related field |
| Knowledge of relevant research methodologies | Nutritionist and/or dietician certification relevant to the location of work |
| Well-versed in best practices for counseling and developing meal plans | Advanced knowledge of industry trends and ongoing research |
| Strong communication skills, both verbal and written | Experience counseling individual patients |
| Skilled in working with the public | Contributor to ongoing scientific research |
