Role & responsibilities A dietitian assesses, plans, and manages food and nutrition programs to promote health, prevent illness, and treat medical conditions. Detailed role responsibilities, qualifications, and workplace settings are outlined below.
Nutritional Assessment & Care Plans: Evaluate patients' health status, dietary habits, and medical needs to create customized meal and intervention plans.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT): Provide specialized dietary care for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, renal failure, eating disorders, and obesity.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists to coordinate patient-centered care.
Education & Counseling: Counsel individuals, families, and community groups on healthy eating, label reading, behavior modification, and portion control.
Food Service & Management: Oversee food and nutrition service systems in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, or private-sector outlets.
Preferred candidate profile Female candidate having relevant experience in the NABH accredited hospital will be preferred.