Classification note
- Published code: 2265
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 2 Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 22 Health Professionals
- Minor Group: 226 Other Health Professionals
- Unit Group: 2265 Dieticians and Nutritionists
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and implement programmes to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on human health.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health; (b) planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services; (c) compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed; (d) planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities; (e) consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients; (f) developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements; (g) conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Clinical dietician - Food service dietician - Nutritionist - Public health nutritionist - Sports nutritionist
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 3223