O*NET-SOC 29-1031.00

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.Core314
Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.Core23913
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.Core317
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.Core316
Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.Core23914
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.Core315
Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.Core23915
Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.Core23916
Coordinate diet counseling services.Core327
Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.Supplemental325
Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, or nutrition standards for school programs.Supplemental332
Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.Supplemental326
Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.Core322
Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.Supplemental318
Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.Supplemental321
Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.Supplemental324
Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.Core330
Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.Core331
Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.Supplemental320
Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.Supplemental329
Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.Supplemental328
Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment, and supplies.Supplemental323
Plan, conduct, and evaluate nutrigenomic or nutrigenetic research.Supplemental23917
Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.Core333
Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.Supplemental319
Plan and prepare grant proposals to request program funding.Supplemental334
Test new food products and equipment.Supplemental335
Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.Supplemental336

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 32 examples in 13 categories, 5 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

Allergenic diet software
Aurora FoodPro
Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
Compu-Cal Nutrition Assistant
Cronometer
ESHA Research The Food Processor
Ketogenic planning software
Monash University Low FODMAP Diet App
Mosby's Nutritrac
MyFitnessPal
Nutrient analysis software
PICS DietMate Professional
Statistical software
The Nutrition Company FoodWorks

Medical software

BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus
Lifestyles Technologies DietMaster Pro
MNT Northwest MNT Assistant
SureQuest Systems Square 1

Data base user interface and query software

CyberSoft NutriBase
Database software
DietMaster Systems DietMaster
ValuSoft MasterCook

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Google Drive

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Network conferencing software

ReadyTalk

Desktop communications software

Skype

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
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Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test products for functionality or quality.
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Test characteristics of materials or structures.
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Processing Information

Evaluate data quality.
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Compile data or documentation.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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Analyze laboratory findings.
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Thinking Creatively

Create new recipes or food presentations.
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Plan menu options.
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Design public or employee health programs.
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Devise research or testing protocols.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Present medical research reports.
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Write grant proposals.
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Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
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Prepare healthcare training materials.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Interpret cultural or religious information for others.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
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Conduct health or safety training programs.
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Train medical providers.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise medical support personnel.
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Direct healthcare delivery programs.
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Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
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Manage healthcare operations.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
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Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Order medical supplies or equipment.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.