Description
Formulate and supervise nutrition schemes to meet special dietary needs, such as low-fat or low-cholesterol diets, or gluten free.
Alternative labels
instruct on preparation of diet food
advise how to create diet food
advise on preparation of diet nutrition
counsel on preparation of diet food
counsel on creation of diet plan
advise on making diet plans
advise how to create diet nutrition
offer advice on preparation of diet food
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Advise on preparation of diet food is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Dietitian: Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or restore people’s health. Using evidence-based approaches, dietitians work to empower individuals, families and groups to provide or select food which is nutritionally adequate, safe, tasty and sustainable. Beyond healthcare, dietitians improve the nutritional environment for all through governments, industry, academia and research.
Optional skill
Advise on preparation of diet food is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Weight loss consultant: Weight loss consultants assist clients in obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They advise on how to lose weight by finding a balance between healthy food and exercise. Weight loss consultants set goals together with their clients and keep track of progress during weekly meetings.Â
Cook: cooks are culinary operatives who are able to prepare and present food, normally in domestic and institutional environments.
Diet cook: Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs.
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