Dietitians and Nutritionists
O*NET Code: 29-1031.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Administrative DietitianClinical DieticianClinical DietitianClinical NutritionistCommunity DietitianConsultant DietitianDiet ConsultantDiet CounselorDiet TherapistDietary AideDieticianDietistDietitianFood AdvisorFood ConsultantHolistic NutritionistMenu PlannerNutrition ConsultantNutrition CoordinatorNutrition Counselor
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Writing4/100
Monitoring4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (34)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Allergenic diet software
Analytical or scientific software
0Aurora FoodPro
Analytical or scientific software
0Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
Analytical or scientific software
0BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus
Medical software
0Compu-Cal Nutrition Assistant
Analytical or scientific software
0Cronometer
Analytical or scientific software
0CyberSoft NutriBase
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0DietMaster Systems DietMaster
Data base user interface and query software
0ESHA Research The Food Processor
Analytical or scientific software
0Google Drive
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Ketogenic planning software
Analytical or scientific software
0Lifestyles Technologies DietMaster Pro
Medical software
0MNT Northwest MNT Assistant
Medical software
0Monash University Low FODMAP Diet App
Analytical or scientific software
0Mosby's Nutritrac
Analytical or scientific software
0MyFitnessPal
Analytical or scientific software
0Nutrient analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0PICS DietMate Professional
Analytical or scientific software
0ReadyTalk
Network conferencing software
0Skype
Desktop communications software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0SureQuest Systems Square 1
Medical software
0The Nutrition Company FoodWorks
Analytical or scientific software
0ValuSoft MasterCook
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Dietitians and Nutritionists → Registered Nurses
Transition Difficulty: Easy (94% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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