[Core] [30% incumbents] Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
  DWAs: Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Analyze laboratory findings.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
  DWAs: Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Interpret cultural or religious information for others.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.
  DWAs: Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Compile data or documentation. | Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Coordinate diet counseling services.
  DWAs: Direct healthcare delivery programs.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
  DWAs: Prepare healthcare training materials.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
  DWAs: Conduct health or safety training programs. | Train medical providers.

[Core] [30% incumbents] Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.
  DWAs: Present medical research reports.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.
  DWAs: Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel. | Supervise medical support personnel.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, or nutrition standards for school programs.
  DWAs: Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.
  DWAs: Manage healthcare operations.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
  DWAs: Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
  DWAs: Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations. | Manage preparation of special meals or diets.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.
  DWAs: Order medical supplies or equipment.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.
  DWAs: Manage preparation of special meals or diets.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment, and supplies.
  DWAs: Manage healthcare operations.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Plan, conduct, and evaluate nutrigenomic or nutrigenetic research.
  DWAs: Evaluate data quality. | Devise research or testing protocols.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.
  DWAs: Manage preparation of special meals or diets.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Plan and prepare grant proposals to request program funding.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals. | Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Test new food products and equipment.
  DWAs: Test products for functionality or quality. | Test characteristics of materials or structures.

[Supplemental] [30% incumbents] Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.
  DWAs: Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [29% incumbents] Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.
  DWAs: Create new recipes or food presentations. | Plan menu options.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Biology (imp:4.41 lvl:4.57) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.27 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.13 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.07 lvl:4.87) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.00 lvl:4.87) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.87 lvl:4.83) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.80 lvl:4.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.63 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.41 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:3.38 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.31 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:3.17 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Administration and Management (imp:2.83 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.79 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:2.79 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.67 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.41 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.28 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.24 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:2.20 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:2.03 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.93 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.86 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Production and Processing (imp:1.73 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.67 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:1.57 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:1.53 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.47 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.43 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.33 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Mechanical (imp:1.27 lvl:0.53) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:1.07 lvl:0.17) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03 lvl:0.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Originality (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.55 lvl:4.87) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.50 lvl:4.87) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.37 lvl:5.47) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.23 lvl:4.13) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:4.17 lvl:3.23) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.17 lvl:3.87) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.03 lvl:4.80) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.03 lvl:4.87) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.93 lvl:4.67) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.90 lvl:4.66) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.87 lvl:4.80) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.83 lvl:4.43) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.77 lvl:4.13) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:3.76 lvl:4.69) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.70 lvl:4.37) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.66 lvl:4.67) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.66 lvl:4.00) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.57 lvl:4.43) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.45 lvl:3.87) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.40 lvl:3.66) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.33 lvl:4.10) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.17 lvl:4.03) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.17 lvl:3.70) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.97 lvl:3.40) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.93 lvl:3.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.93 lvl:3.20) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.80 lvl:3.37) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.77 lvl:3.20) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.73 lvl:2.73) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.66 lvl:3.10) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.53 lvl:2.53) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.14 lvl:2.48) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.13 lvl:1.87) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.03 lvl:1.80) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.63 lvl:2.07) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.53 lvl:1.13) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.70) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.23 lvl:0.40) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.20 lvl:0.47) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.10 lvl:0.27) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.70) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.27) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Integrity (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.06) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:1.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:1.68) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Optimism (imp:1.63) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.13) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 77,570
  annual_median    : $76,400
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  annual_pct25     : $63,080
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  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($47,210)
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--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
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  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,260  median: $  71,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,050  median: $  75,030
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      990  median: $  60,000
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      800  median: $  77,380
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      560  median: $  62,100
  Retail Trade                             emp:      540  median: $  69,850

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   53,080  median: $  77,310
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,710  median: $  78,070
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      800  median: $  77,380
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      560  median: $  62,100
  Retail Trade                             emp:      540  median: $  69,850

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A nutritionist is a person who advises others on matters of food and nutrition and their impacts on health. Some people specialize in particular areas, such as sports nutrition, public health, or animal nutrition, among other disciplines. In many jurisdictions, a person can claim to be a nutritionist even without any training, education, or professional license, in contrast to a dietitian, who has a university degree, professional license, and certification for professional practice.


== Regulation of the title "nutritionist" ==
The professional practice of being a dietitian (also spelled dietician in the US) is different from a nutritionist. In many countries and jurisdictions, the title nutritionist is not subject to statutory professional regulation; thus, any person may self-title as a nutritionist or nutrition expert, even if self-taught and professionally uncertified. In the United Kingdom, Australia, parts of Canada, and most US states, a person self-titled as a nutritionist is not legally defined, whereas a dietitian is professionally certified and registered. People who have current registration with the appropriate regulatory body usually refer to themselves as Registered dietitians, and so may use the professional designation, "RD" or "RDN".
The term nutritionist may refer to a range of trained or untrained individuals – from someone who has no qualifications in nutrition to someone with a PhD in nutrition science. Within the professional field of nutrition, there is also the field of nutrition therapy which may be associated with practitioners of alternative medicine. Prominent examples include Gillian McKeith, Patrick Holford and Robert O. Young. A potential problem with self-proclaimed and media nutritionists, is low levels of training, the selling of supplements and herbal remedies and the use or promotion of concepts that are untested or potentially even dangerous, such as exclusion of food groups, detox and fad diets.


=== Brazil ===
To obtain the Nutritionist title, one must have studied at a recognized university for four years plus a year of practice (internship). The nutritionists are registered at the Conselho Regional de Nutrição (Regional Council of Nutrition). A Nutritionist can prescribe diets, work at hospitals with clinical intervention, or in the food production segment.


=== Canada ===
There is variation across the country, with different provinces having different regulations. The title "nutritionist" is protected by provincial law in Quebec and Nova Scotia. The term "Registered Nutritionist" or "Nutritionist" is protected in Alberta. The term “Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist” is protected by law in New Brunswick.
For example, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association is the regulatory body for professional dietitians and nutritionists in that province, authorized by legislation, the Professional Dietitians Act, "to engage in registration, quality assurance, and when necessary, the discipline of dietitians in Nova Scotia to ensure safe, ethical and competent dietetic practice." Professional requirements include a bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited university, a program of practical training, and successful completion of a registration examination (the "Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination" or CDRE).


=== Hong Kong ===
Qualified Nutritionist; Any person who is the holder of a degree (baccalaureate, master, doctoral) in dietetics, foods, and nutrition awarded by a university or other institution recognised by the Association. Qualified Dietitian: Any person who is currently holder of a degree or a postgraduate diploma in dietetics recognized by the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Dietitian Board), the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, British Dietetic Association and Dietitians Australia, for full membership or equivalent. Details can be found in the Hong Kong Nutrition Association. Job opportunities available in the Hospitals (Government or Private), private consultation companies. In Hong Kong, more and more people are taking note of the importance of balanced diets. The Government, Heart Foundation, Elderly Associations, etc., are keenly promoting in collaboration with local companies like WeCare Nutritionist and Consultants, Nestle, Anlene, etc., resulting in the urgent needs of nutritional professionals.


=== Morocco ===
In Morocco, "Nutritionist" is a protected title and might refer to a researcher in the field of nutrition or to a person who practices therapeutic nutrition. To hold the title of Nutritionist, a person should have carried doctoral studies in the field of nutrition and obtained a Ph.D. degree. On the other hand, the title of "Dietitian" is given to whoever carries out studies in nutrition schools for three years and obtains a B.Sc. However, unlike Nutritionists, Dietitians are not given authorization to open private offices and to practice.


=== South Africa ===
In South Africa, nutritionists must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The Council regulates the professional titles of "Nutritionist", "Student Nutritionist", and "Supplementary Nutritionist", along with "Dietitian", "Student Dietitian", and Supplementary Dietitian". Requirements for eligibility for registration include a recognized bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. The undergraduate training should include the three practice areas of therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition, and food service management.


=== United Kingdom ===
"Nutritionist" is not a protected term in the UK, unlike "dietitian"; the latter must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. The Association for Nutrition is a registered charity that holds the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) and is recognised by Public Health England, NHS Careers as the regulator of Registered Nutritionists in the UK, with individuals requiring a minimum of an Honours Degree in nutrition science alongside a commitment to a set of standards for ethics, conduct and performance to become allowed entry to the UKVRN and conferred the title Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) or Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).
Since 2002, the number of jobs for nutritionists has reportedly grown faster in the National Health Service (NHS) than in any other sector. The NHS states that "Dietitians and nutritionists have different roles and training and are regulated by different bodies." The growth of the nutritionist career could be due to an increasing focus on disease prevention, which is firmly within the remit and expertise of public health nutritionists, rather than just a focus on disease treatment and the clinical domain of dietitians. 


=== United States ===

Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS) are professionals who have an advanced degree in nutrition from a fully accredited institution. There are three distinct certification pathways, which include the CNS for Nutrition and Health Professionals (CNS), CNS for MDs and DOs (CNS), and CNS for Scholars (CNS-S). To be awarded the CNS credential, candidates must complete 1,000 supervised practice hours. They must also pass an examination that covers a spectrum of nutritional science and applied clinical topics. CNS practitioners commonly work in private and integrative health practices.
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RD; RDN) are health professionals qualified to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice which includes a review of what is eaten, a thorough review of nutritional health, and a personalized nutritional treatment plan. They also provide preventive and therapeutic programs at work places, schools and similar institutions. Government regulation, especially in terms of licensing, is currently more universal for the RD or RDN than that of CCN.
Certified Clinical Nutritionists (CCN) are trained health professionals who offer dietary advice on the role of nutrition in chronic d

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Dietitians and Nutritionists are healthcare professionals who plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to promote health and control disease. They combine extensive knowledge of biology, medicine, and nutrition science to counsel individuals, supervise food services, or conduct research. These professionals require extensive preparation and typically hold post-baccalaureate certification or master's degrees.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves evaluating laboratory tests to prepare nutrition recommendations and counseling individuals and groups on healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring. They advise patients and families on dietary plans and modifications while incorporating cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences into nutrition plans. Documentation is critical, as they record and evaluate patient health and food histories, including symptoms and environmental exposures. Many also coordinate diet counseling services, develop educational materials, and conduct training programs for medical staff.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, with strong intellectual curiosity driving continuous learning. They possess high social perceptiveness and service orientation, enabling effective patient counseling and relationship building. The role attracts people with investigative and social personality traits who enjoy analyzing complex health data while helping others achieve better nutrition outcomes. Strong communication skills in both oral and written formats are essential for patient education and professional documentation.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires extensive preparation typically through a post-baccalaureate certificate program (53.3% of practitioners) or master's degree (33.3%), following completion of a bachelor's degree. Educational backgrounds emphasize biology, nutrition science, medicine, and therapeutic counseling. Clinical internships and supervised practice are standard requirements for credentialing and licensure.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to specialized roles in clinical nutrition, research positions, or administrative leadership in healthcare institutions. Many progress to supervisory roles overseeing food service departments or become independent consultants. Research-oriented dietitians may advance to positions conducting epidemiological studies or developing nutrition policy at public health organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment of 77,570 professionals nationwide with a median annual wage of $76,400 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $49,090 to $103,720. Geographic wage variation is significant, with California offering the highest compensation at $98,850 compared to Puerto Rico's $47,210, representing a 2.09x ratio. The largest employment concentration is in Health Care and Social Assistance (53,080 positions), followed by government sectors (8,710) and accommodation/food services (7,820). Demand remains steady due to aging populations and increased focus on preventive healthcare through nutrition.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows strong resistance to automation due to its emphasis on interpersonal counseling, complex problem-solving, and cultural sensitivity in nutrition planning. While technology assists with data analysis and documentation, the core activities of patient assessment, personalized nutrition counseling, and therapeutic relationship building require human expertise that cannot be easily replicated by AI systems.

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