A Nutritionist is an expert in food science and nutrition. They work with clients to help them find food-related solutions to their health problems. Their goal is to promote health and manage diseases.  

Nutritionists work in a variety of settings. They can work in hospitals, nursing homes, or medical offices. Many food companies also employ Nutritionists to improve their recipes and develop products that will meet their customers' needs.  

Clinical Nutritionists work mainly in medical settings. They may be helping people with manageable issues with dietary changes such as diabetes, anemia, or hypertension. Nutritionists also work with people who may have food aversions, such as undergoing chemotherapy-- to help them find foods they can tolerate and deal with newfound sensitivities.  

Community Nutritionists work in schools, community clinics, gyms, or community organizations. They may focus on a specific demographic such as children or the elderly, and their focus is to help educate people to make informed decisions about food. New nutrition science comes out regularly, and it is the job of Nutritionists to inform the public about food science and how they apply this information to their daily food choices.

Personality of a Nutritionist
Nutritionists need to work with a wide variety of clients and deal with them in a kind and sensitive manner.  

• Empathetic

People are often seeking professional help because their approach to nutrition is not working for some reason. You need to be able to listen to their story and propose realistic solutions with empathy and compassion.  

• Problem Solver

Nutritionists need to be able to propose realistic diet solutions to a wide variety of clients. If, for example, a client does not have a lot of access to fresh produce, the Nutritionist needs to create a meal plan that can accommodate their situation. 

• Flexible

Nutritionists can work a regular 9-5 job. But they may need to see clients at odd hours, like before or after the client must work, or on the weekends. If Nutritionists are working in a hospital setting, they need to work the night shift.  

• Communication

Nutritionists need to break down the science of nutrition and make it understandable for clients. They may also need to explain the nutrition plan to the client's family members, like a diabetic child's parents, which requires solid communication and instructional skills.