Identify nutritional properties of food

Description

Identify the nutritional value of food, including proportion of fats, carbohydrates, sugars, vitamins. Label products appropriately if required.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 7 occupations
  • Optional in 7 occupations
  • Total: 14 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Food analyst
    Food analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Dietetic technician
    Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in planning nutritional programmes and in planning menus for patients as part of an overall treatment plan under the supervision of a dietiti…
  • 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 rest…
  • Diet cook
    Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs. Duties The duties of a diet cook include, but are not limited to: Preparing food items…
  • Food grader
    Food graders inspect, sort and grade food products. They grade food products according to sensory criteria or with the help of machinery. They determine the product's use by gradin…
  • Prepared meals nutritionist
    Prepared meals nutritionists are professionals who may be involved in the development and oversight of the nutritional content of prepared meal delivery services. They ensure that …
  • Animal feed nutritionist
    An Animal Feed Nutritionist specializes in developing, analyzing, and optimizing the diets of animals to ensure they receive balanced nutrition for health, growth, and productivity…

Optional for

  • Chef
    Chefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience. Includes banqueting chef.Includes people performing training…
  • Industrial cook
    Industrial cooks create new food designs and recipes. They prepare, measure and mix ingredients to prepare foodstuff products. They control and regulate temperatures, monitor cooki…
  • Food service vocational teacher
    Food service vocational teachers for food service instruct students in their specialised field of study, food service, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theo…
  • Food technologist
    A Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
  • Cook
    Cooks prepare meals and food items according to recipes created by the company or establishment by which they are employed. They perform all duties necessary to ensure that a…
  • Private chef
    Private chefs comply with food and sanitation rules to prepare meals for their employers. They take into consideration the employer's intolerances to specific ingredients or their …
  • Food regulatory advisor
    Food regulatory advisors are extra-judicial or judiciary technical experts. They ensure food industry practices comply with regulatory norms. They perform audits, make diagnoses, a…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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