ProgramCIP 51.3101
Dietetics/Dietitian
A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
Also called Dietetics/Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian (RD).
Leads to
2 jobs- Dietetic Technicians29-2051
- Dietitians and Nutritionists29-1031
Knowledge those jobs draw on
- Customer and Personal Service2 of 2
- English Language2 of 2
- Education and Training2 of 2
- Mathematics2 of 2
- Biology1 of 2
- Medicine and Dentistry1 of 2
- Therapy and Counseling1 of 2
- Public Safety and Security1 of 2
- Administration and Management1 of 2
- Food Production1 of 2
- Psychology1 of 2
- Administrative1 of 2
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).