Dietitians apply and integrate scientific principles of nutrition to different health, social, cultural, physical, psychological, and economic conditions to help provide proper nourishment, care, and education of individuals or groups. They may develop, manage, and provide nutrition services. Dietitians may be in charge of large-scale meal planning and preparation (as in schools or prisons), or may work with doctors and other medical personnel to plan individual patients' diets and instruct them in their requirements. Dietitians also counsel individuals or groups on sound nutrition practices, teach, or conduct research. They provide medical nutrition therapy for individuals.
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