263232 Nutritionist

Registration or licensing may be required.

Dietitians are excluded from this occupation. Dietitians are included in Occupation 263231 Dietitian.

• Clinical Nutritionist

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Plans, implements, and evaluates public health nutrition policies, programs, and initiatives
• Assesses the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and develops customised nutrition plans, such as dietary modification and supplementation, to promote health, and prevent, or support the remediation of, illness or disease
• Explains the relationship between nutrition and health to attain and maintain people's health
• Conducts research on the relationship between nutrition and health
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition plans
• Provides guidance on food selection and preparation to individuals and groups
• Develops and delivers nutrition education materials and presentations
• Provides primary and secondary healthcare in settings, that include community health centres and specialised clinics