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Dietitians and Nutritionists
Description
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
Common Tasks
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $36.27 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $25.12 and $47.96 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $75,427.53 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $52,246.38 and $99,744.93 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 640 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 29.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 830.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $36.00 with the median annual salary reaching $75,336.
