Dietitians and Nutritionists
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Civilian:
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.
Military:
Dietitians are part of the military's health care staff. They are experts in the nutritional needs of hospital patients and outpatients. Dietitians manage medical food service facilities and plan meals for hospital patients and outpatients who need special diets.
Job Titles
- Administrative Dietitian
- Certified Dietary Manager
- Chief Dietitian
- Clinical Dietician
- Clinical Dietitian
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $54,470
- Military:
- $96,299
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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