Description
Apply a holistic approach in diagnosing or providing a clinical impression of [delete: the his] a patient’s condition resulting from illness, age, or disability and plan nutrition accordingly, in order to improve symptoms.
Alternative labels
provide dietetic diagnoses
offer nutrition diagnosis
offer dietetic diagnoses
provide nutrition diagnosis
provide dietetic and nutrition diagnosis
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide dietetic diagnosis 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
Provide dietetic diagnosis 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.
References
- Provide dietetic diagnosis – ESCO