Integrates, disseminates and applies knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to enhance positive effects of food on the health and well-being of human populations.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Planning diets and menus, and instructing people on the requirements and importance of diet and on the planning and preparation of food
Supervising the preparation and serving of meals
Collecting, organising and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities
Monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care
Calculating nutritional values of food served
Planning, conducting and evaluating nutrition intervention programs and compiling educational material
Providing nutrition assessments, nutrition management, and nutrition education, research and training
Consulting with other Health Professionals and related workers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients
Alternative Titles
• Planning diets and menus
• Supervising the preparation and serving of meals
• Collecting
• organising and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals
• groups and communities
• Monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care
• Calculating nutritional values of food served
• Planning
• conducting and evaluating nutrition intervention programs and compiling educational material
• Providing nutrition assessments
Assessment Documents
Qualifications
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English test
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Nutritionist (ANZSCO 251112) | Australian Occupation Guide