Nutrition Counselor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Dietitians and Registered Dietitians
- Minor : Dietitians
Summary
A professional who evaluates the nutritional status of individuals or groups and provides guidance for improving diet and maintaining health.
Description
Nutrition Counselors evaluate the nutritional status of individuals or groups in hospitals, health centers, welfare facilities, companies, schools, etc., and provide dietary guidance for health promotion and disease prevention. Through dietary surveys and nutritional assessments, they understand each person's lifestyle habits and preferences, and create meal plans that ensure appropriate intake of energy and nutrients. They convey nutritional knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner through interviews, group guidance, cooking classes, etc., and promote improvements in lifestyle habits through ongoing support. They are expected to play a role in community-based care and corporate health management based on the latest nutritional science knowledge and guidelines.
Future Outlook
With an aging society and increasing needs for lifestyle disease prevention, demand is expanding in community-based care and health management fields.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Good at Explaining / Polite and Courteous / Support-Oriented
Work Style
Corporate Health Promotion / Health Center Work / Home Visits / Hospital Work / Welfare Facility Work
Career Path
Dietitian → Nutrition Counselor → Registered Dietitian → Nutrition Department Leader → Nutrition Consultant
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / Meal Plan Creation / Nutritional Analysis / Nutritional Assessment
Recommended Skills
Cooking and Food Knowledge / Data Analysis / Health Education / Public Health
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately calculate energy amounts and nutrients to prevent excesses or deficiencies. |
| Communication Skills | To explain clearly, motivate users, and provide ongoing support. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously learn and adapt to the latest nutrition information and guidelines. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | To accurately perform energy calculations and quantitative nutrient evaluations. |
| Planning & Organization | To create specific meal plans tailored to individual lifestyles. |
| Problem Solving | To propose solutions tailored to lifestyle and preferences and support their implementation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly involves interviews and desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Dietitian License
- Registered Dietitian License
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