Dietitian

Nutritional Therapist DutiesAssesses nutritional status and plans appropriate nutrition therapy for a variety of disease states and for the prevention of disease.Develops, implements, and monitors the nutritional care plan based on physician diet prescription and the dietitian's nutritional assessment of the patients and age specific intent.Provides nutritional education to individuals and families so patients can achieve defined outcomes.Documents significant changes in patient's nutritional status.Contributes to long-range plans and objectives concerning nutrition and dietetic services that are needed by the ambulatory patients and their families.