Registered Dietitian
かんりえいようし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Dietitians and Registered Dietitians
- Minor : Registered Dietitians
Summary
A national qualification professional who evaluates the nutritional status of individuals or groups based on scientific evidence, formulates and adjusts meal plans, provides nutrition counseling, and manages meal services.
Description
Registered Dietitians are specialists who handle nutrition care planning and meal service management in diverse settings such as hospitals, welfare facilities, schools, public health centers, and food companies. They perform nutrition assessments using dietary surveys, physical measurements, blood test data, etc., create menus for individuals and groups, order ingredients, and manage cooking. They also support disease prevention and health promotion through nutrition counseling, food education initiatives, food hygiene management, and the use of nutrition management systems.
Future Outlook
With the aging population with fewer children and the growing importance of measures against lifestyle-related diseases, demand is expected to steadily increase in various fields such as hospitals, welfare facilities, community health, and corporate health management support.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Excellent Communication Skills / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Freelance / Full-time / Part-time / Remote Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Hospital/Welfare Facility Registered Dietitian → Chief Registered Dietitian → Nutrition Director → Public Health Center/Government Agency Employment → Food Company Quality Control/Development Staff → Freelance Nutrition Consultant
Required Skills
Food Hygiene Management / Meal Service Management / Menu Planning / Nutrition Assessment / Nutrition Calculation / Nutrition Counseling
Recommended Skills
Basic Mental Health Knowledge / English / Food Education Program Planning / Nutrition Management System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details such as nutritional components of ingredients and allergy information is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | To provide smooth guidance and coordination with diverse users and staff. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To respond to the latest nutrition knowledge and changes in laws and regulations. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and management skills for menu creation and meal service operations are required. |
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