| Activities | Plan and conduct food-service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and disease control. May supervise activities of a department providing large-quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research. |
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| Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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| Median Income | $53,250 per year in 2010 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | Dietitians and nutritionists usually work in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. However, some dietitians work in warm, congested kitchens. Many dietitians and nutritionists are on their feet for most of the workday. Most dietitians work a regular 40-hour week, although some work weekends and work part time. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | Bachelor's Degree
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| Skills | Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Time Management, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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| Abilities | Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension |
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| Interviews | Gloria Stables |
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