About the role
Dietary consultants work on providing advice and creating dietary programs for individuals or groups. They often have an education in nutrition or dietetics and can be employed within the healthcare system or the food industry. Their expertise is used to promote healthy eating habits and tailor diets to specific needs.Responsibilities
Dietary consultants evaluate clients' nutritional needs and design customized diet plans. They stay up-to-date with current research in nutrition and apply this knowledge in their work. They can also conduct educational sessions and lectures on diet and health.Skills and tools
Dietary consultants need a good understanding of nutrition and the ability to interpret scientific studies. They use tools such as dietary analysis programs and may need knowledge in cooking. Communication skills are important to be able to convey information to clients. Common competencies demanded by employers are storkök, utvecklingsarbete and specialkost.