Assess patients' and clients' nutritional and health needs
Counsel patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits
Develop meal and nutrition plans, taking both clients' preferences and budgets into account
Evaluate the effects of meal plans and change the plans as needed
Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
Create educational materials about healthy food choices
Keep up with or contribute to the latest food and nutritional science research