Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and implement programs to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on human health.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Dieticians and nutritionists - from €1,833 to €4,557 per month - 2025.
- A Dieticians and nutritionists typically earns between €1,833 and €2,863 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between €2,227 and €3,529 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health
- Planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services
- Compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed
- Planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities
- Consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients
- Developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements
- Conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings
