If you enjoy working with people and want to help them  improve their health, this program may just be for you.

The dietetic technician works as a member of the foodservice or health team under the supervision or in consultation with a dietitian.   As a team member, a dietetic technician supports the work of dietitians and other health care professionals to improve people's health.  They interview people about their eating habits and teach them the importance of nutrition, and they supervise those who prepare and serve food.

Dietetic technicians' responsibilities often include:

• taking diet histories
• screening patients for nutritional status
• performing diet calculations
• supervising support staff
• handling food purchasing and inventory records
• using computer systems to calculate payroll, record laboratory data, verify diet orders, or adjust recipes
• monitoring food quality and patient acceptance
• providing diet counseling and education to individuals not at nutritional risk
• recommending and writing menus for clients