Nutritionists work closely with clients to develop healthy eating habits. Some of their duties and responsibilities include:
Counsel patients on any dietary issues and healthy eating habits
Develop nutrition plans while taking into account the client’s budget and tastes
Assess clients’ nutritional and health needs
Evaluate if the meal plans have a positive effect on clients’ health
Create educational material about healthy eating habits
Read and contribute to the latest nutritional research
Speak to groups about the importance of nutrition to prevent specific diseases
Document patient progress