Nutritionist Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Nutritionists are experts in using food and exercise as tools to manage certain health conditions and promote overall well-being. They work in both clinical and community settings, providing general education and professional advice to patients and community members. When working with an individual client, a nutritionist will analyze unique health conditions and dietary restrictions to create a tailored meal and exercise plan. The nutritionist will often provide ongoing nutritional counseling to the patient and make adjustments to plans and goals as needed.

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