What Does a Community Dietitian Do

Practical Adult Insights; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Practical Adult Insights in Orlando, Florida is seeking a community dietitian to improve public health and nutrition through various engagements. The role involves instructing the community, developing educational materials, and evaluating restaurant menus to promote nutritious eating.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in dietetics and strong interpersonal skills. This position focuses on community outreach and requires effective public speaking abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to instruct others are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct the public on healthy nutrition through seminars and workshops.
• Develop educational materials to support training programs.
• Guide community members on specific nutrition topics.
• Evaluate restaurants for sanitation and menu quality.
• Assist restaurants in developing healthier menus.
• Conduct ongoing research to stay current with nutrition findings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related field

Job description

Overview

A community dietitian plays an important role in improving the health, nutrition and overall quality of life for people within a community. They provide citizens with information on healthy foods to eat and foods to avoid. The specific responsibilities can vary with the employer but generally include instructing the public, creating educational materials, evaluating restaurants, developing menus, and conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Instruct the public on healthy nutrition through seminars, school visits, and nursing home workshops, including balanced diet, limiting processed foods, and exercise recommendations.
• Develop educational materials such as posters, slide‑show presentations, and pamphlets to support training programs.
• Guide community members on specific nutrition topics, such as child nutrition for toddlers and sports nutrition for athletes.
• Evaluate restaurants for sanitation, menu quality, and ingredient healthiness, and provide recommendations to improve menu offerings.
• Assist restaurants in developing healthier menus by collaborating with management teams to replace unhealthy dishes with nutritious alternatives.
• Conduct ongoing research to stay current with new findings in food and health, including reading scientific journals and relevant literature.

Qualifications

At least a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field is usually required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct others are essential.

Location

Orlando, Florida (serving the local community and surrounding areas).