[Core] [49% incumbents] Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  DWAs: Manage preparation of special meals or diets.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
  DWAs: Estimate operational costs. | Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  DWAs: Communicate health and wellness information to the public.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
  DWAs: Supervise medical support personnel.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
  DWAs: Manage preparation of special meals or diets.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
  DWAs: Manage preparation of special meals or diets. | Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
  DWAs: Develop program goals or plans. | Develop organizational goals or objectives.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.78 lvl:5.60) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:4.54 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:4.20 lvl:5.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.97 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.96 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.93 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Food Production (imp:3.91 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Administrative (imp:3.81 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.77 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Production and Processing (imp:3.59 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.41 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:3.13 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.87 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.83 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.70 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.67 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.50 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:2.47 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:2.42 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.39 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Mechanical (imp:2.32 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Biology (imp:2.32 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.13 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Transportation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:2.11) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.10 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.95 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:1.85 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.63) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Physics (imp:1.62) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.80 lvl:3.37) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.53 lvl:3.22) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.46 lvl:4.89) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.42 lvl:4.06) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.26 lvl:3.24) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.24 lvl:4.06) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:4.20 lvl:3.87) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.20 lvl:2.53) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.14 lvl:3.03) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.13 lvl:4.05) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.11 lvl:3.47) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.08 lvl:3.95) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.06 lvl:4.54) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.91 lvl:3.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.81 lvl:3.05) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.78 lvl:3.98) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.75 lvl:2.95) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.71 lvl:3.57) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.67 lvl:4.66) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.66 lvl:3.06) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.65 lvl:3.06) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.64 lvl:3.27) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.43 lvl:3.09) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.43 lvl:3.06) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.33 lvl:3.00) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.28 lvl:2.70) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.47) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.23 lvl:2.77) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.17 lvl:2.79) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.16 lvl:3.21) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.15 lvl:3.34) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.11 lvl:2.36) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.05 lvl:1.99) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.05 lvl:3.59) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.03 lvl:2.24) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.02 lvl:2.64) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Working with Computers (imp:3.00 lvl:1.93) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.28) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.39 lvl:1.66) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.39 lvl:2.03) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.10 lvl:1.57) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.60) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.07) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.79) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:1.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:1.42) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.22) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.18) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.10) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility (imp:1.09) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.05) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.88) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.82) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.66) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  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, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  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:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  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.
  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 : 31,560
  annual_median    : $37,640
  annual_pct10     : $29,720
  annual_pct25     : $33,880
  annual_pct75     : $45,750
  annual_pct90     : $54,020
  annual_mean      : $40,630
  hourly_median    : $18.09

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($54,670)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($24,960)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.190x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   27,000  median: $  37,840
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,660  median: $  41,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,560  median: $  33,510
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      920  median: $  36,650
  Educational Services                     emp:      300  median: $  44,770
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       30  median: $  44,440

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   27,000  median: $  37,840
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,660  median: $  41,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,560  median: $  33,510
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      920  median: $  36,650
  Educational Services                     emp:      300  median: $  44,770
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       30  median: $  44,440

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Dietitian (similarity: 0.5517)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietitian
  QID: Q842811
  Extract: A dietitian or dietician is an expert in identifying and treating disease-related malnutrition and in conducting medical nutrition therapy, for example designing an enteral tube feeding regimen or mitigating the effects of cancer cachexia. Many dietitians work in hospitals and usually see specific p

  Title: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_Nutrition_and_Dietetics
  QID: Q463864
  Extract: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a multi-unit enterprise that includes a 501(c)(6) trade association in the United States. With over 112,000 members, the association claims to be the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Its members include registered dietitian nutrition

  Title: DTR (similarity: 0.1739)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTR
  QID: Q447004
  Extract: DTR or similar may refer to:

  Title: Coconut oil (similarity: 0.0645)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil
  QID: Q216235
  Extract: Coconut oil is an edible oil derived from the meat of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat below around 25 °C (77 °F), and a clear thin liquid oil at higher temperatures. Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma. Coconut oil is used as a food oil, and in industrial appli

  Title: List of Irish learned societies (similarity: 0.2353)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Irish_learned_societies
  QID: Q6574563
  Extract: 

This is a partial list of notable learned societies, professional bodies and engineering societies operating in Ireland:Accounting Technicians Ireland, formerly the Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI)
Archives and Records Association, Ireland†
Bar Council of Ireland
British and I

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements, plus robust BLS wage and employment data. The role's clear position within healthcare support services and defined educational pathways provide solid foundation for analysis.
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for dietetic technicians, though the closest entry 'Dietitian' provides context about the broader nutrition profession. Dietetic technicians represent a specialized support role within the dietetics field that requires distinct technical training and works under dietitian supervision.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Dietetic Technicians are healthcare support professionals who assist dietitians in providing food service and nutritional programs in healthcare facilities, schools, and community settings. They prepare meals following established dietary guidelines, monitor patient food intake and body weight, and conduct basic nutritional assessments under supervision. These technicians serve as essential intermediaries between registered dietitians and patients, combining food service operations with clinical nutrition support.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Dietetic technicians begin by reviewing patient dietary orders and meal plans, then supervise food preparation to ensure meals meet specific nutritional requirements and therapeutic diets. They monitor patient food intake during meal service, documenting consumption patterns and noting any dietary concerns or changes in appetite. Throughout the day, they conduct orientation programs for kitchen staff, analyze recipes for nutritional content, and assist with cost control procedures for food service operations. They regularly attend interdisciplinary healthcare team meetings to discuss patient progress and collaborate on care plans. Administrative duties include updating patient dietary records, processing dietary referrals, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful dietetic technicians possess strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in helping others achieve better health through nutrition, reflecting the high Social (5.05) RIASEC orientation. They excel at detail-oriented work and systematic processes, demonstrated by the Conventional (3.82) component, with ability to follow established protocols while adapting to individual patient needs. These professionals thrive on variety, moving between direct patient care, food service supervision, educational activities, and administrative tasks throughout their workday. The role demands individuals who are dependable and methodical, as meal timing and dietary compliance directly impact patient health outcomes.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires completion of an associate's degree program (34.6% of workers) or post-secondary certificate in nutrition, food service management, or related health field (26.9% of workers). Many programs include clinical rotations in healthcare facilities to provide hands-on experience with therapeutic diets and patient interaction. Some positions accept candidates with some college coursework (14.6%) combined with relevant food service or healthcare experience, though advancement opportunities may be limited without formal credentials.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Dietetic technicians can advance to supervisory roles managing larger food service operations or specialized clinical nutrition programs within healthcare systems. With additional education and credentialing, many pursue advancement to registered dietitian status, which requires completing a bachelor's degree and dietetic internship. Alternative pathways include specialization in areas such as clinical nutrition, community health education, or food service management, with potential progression to department management or corporate nutrition program coordination roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The dietetic technician profession employs 31,560 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $37,640 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $29,720 at the 10th percentile to $54,020 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Oregon offering the highest median wages at $54,670 compared to Puerto Rico at $24,960, representing a 2.19x ratio. The vast majority of employment (27,000 positions) concentrates in healthcare and social assistance settings, with additional opportunities in government facilities (1,660) and administrative services (1,560). Medium preparation requirements (Job Zone 3) and growing emphasis on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management through nutrition suggest stable demand for these roles.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Dietetic technicians face low automation risk due to the interpersonal nature of patient care, nutritional counseling, and the complex decision-making required for individualized dietary modifications. While technology may streamline meal planning and nutritional analysis tasks, the core activities of patient monitoring, education, and food service supervision require human judgment and social interaction that current automation cannot replicate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement pathway with shared nutrition knowledge and similar work activities in healthcare settings.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge overlap
    data: Healthcare setting work activities
    data: Nutrition focus
  [skill_overlap] Health Education Specialists (21-1091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize education and training delivery with public health focus and communication skills.
    data: Education and Training knowledge (4.2)
    data: Speaking skills (3.4)
    data: Health promotion activities
  [riasec_cluster] Home Health Aides (31-1121.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared Social orientation and patient care focus in healthcare support roles.
    data: Social RIASEC (5.05)
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others activity (4.4)
    data: Healthcare setting
  [job_zone] Psychiatric Technicians (29-2053.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require medium preparation (Job Zone 3) and work in healthcare support under professional supervision.
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Healthcare support role
    data: Professional supervision
  [task_similarity] Community Health Workers (21-1094.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both conduct health education, monitor client progress, and provide community health promotion services.
    data: Health education delivery
    data: Monitoring patient progress
    data: Community health focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Exercise Physiologists (29-1128.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Shared knowledge in health assessment and client education within healthcare preventive services.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
    data: Education and Training focus
    data: Health promotion
  [wage_band] Medical Assistants (31-9092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar median wage ranges and healthcare support role classification with comparable preparation requirements.
    data: Healthcare support wages
    data: Medium preparation level
    data: Patient interaction focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['dietetic technician', 'diet technician', 'dietary technician', 'nutrition technician', 'food service technician', 'clinical nutrition', 'therapeutic diet', 'nutritional assessment']
  exclude_keywords : ['dietitian', 'nutritionist', 'food service worker', 'kitchen staff', 'chef']
  title_patterns   : ['Diet Tech', 'Dietary Tech', 'DTR', 'Dietetic Assistant', 'Nutrition Assistant']
  common_variations: ['Certified Dietary Manager', 'Diet Aide', 'Dietary Assistant', 'Clinical Dietetic Technician', 'Diet Technician Registered', 'Dietary Clerk', 'Cook Chill Technician', 'Child Nutrition Assistant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'food', 'ireland', 'equipment', 'society', 'patient', 'nutrition', 'irish', 'service', 'principles', 'control', 'includes', 'activities', 'institute', 'orientation', 'body', 'needs', 'objects', 'health']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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others                     39  0.01320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
food                       26  0.00880  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:31%  onet_dimensions:8%
ireland                    26  0.00880  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
equipment                  23  0.00778  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
society                    22  0.00745  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
patient                    19  0.00643  inference            inference:58%  dwas:26%  onet_tasks:11%
nutrition                  17  0.00575  inference            inference:47%  wikipedia:35%  onet_tasks:12%
irish                      17  0.00575  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
service                    16  0.00541  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
principles                 16  0.00541  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    14  0.00474  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:7%  inference:7%
includes                   13  0.00440  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
activities                 13  0.00440  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:15%  inference:15%
institute                  13  0.00440  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
orientation                12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
body                       12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  inference:8%
needs                      12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
health                     11  0.00372  dwas                 dwas:36%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:18%
problems                   11  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  wikipedia:9%
management                 11  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
healthcare                 11  0.00372  inference            inference:73%  dwas:18%  wikipedia:9%
technicians                11  0.00372  inference            inference:73%  wikipedia:27%
royal                      11  0.00372  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
programs                   10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:20%
procedures                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
nutritional                10  0.00338  inference            inference:60%  onet_tasks:30%  wikipedia:10%
production                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  wikipedia:10%
professionals              10  0.00338  dwas                 dwas:40%  wikipedia:30%  inference:20%
resources                  10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
medical                    10  0.00338  dwas                 dwas:60%  wikipedia:30%  onet_dimensions:10%
dietetic                   10  0.00338  inference            inference:90%  wikipedia:10%
care                        9  0.00305  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:22%
dietary                     9  0.00305  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%