Nutrition director vs registered dietitian

Differences between nutrition director and registered dietitian duties and responsibilities

Nutrition director example responsibilities.

• Manage the WIC budget and execute budget amendments for the fiscal year.
• Manage food allergies and special diets by providing nutritious alternatives and creating student-specific menus.
• Ensure all menus meet USDA requirements.
• Enter all MDS forms need for facility.
• Cater to even the most severe allergies and intolerances.
• Develop and revise processes and forms for screening, assessment, MDS reviews and other nutrition interventions.
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Registered dietitian example responsibilities.

• Help patients maintain nutritional adequacy while managing food allergies.
• Manage the anemia status of patients by reviewing necessary lab data and initiating or adjusting medication doses.
• Manage the in-store dietitian program providing nutrition education, culinary workshops, food demonstrations, and nutritional assessments.
• Develop and conduct weight loss programs; provide nutritional counseling for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
• Diet education to nonsurgical patients on eating disorders, diabetes and other nutrition relate conditions.
• Cover all topics ranging from weight management to oncology.
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