Dietitians and nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives.

They must ensure that proper courtesy is established when serving in-house patients. Knowing who that exact patient is and who’s to receive a menu-listed meal is crucial knowledge. The Dietitian is responsible for:

• Coming up with a core meal plan for general patients, for special requests or for critical needs
• Acting in the role of counselor and thus sustaining patient morale
• Maintaining documentation from aides and management as a daily routine
• Keeping track of what has or hasn’t worked for a patient, which is crucial to providing proper meals later on
• Ensuring the cleanliness of a workspace and proper use of utensils during food preparation
• In-home patient training