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Nutritionists

Descriptions & Duties

  • Provides nutrition services focusing on public health promotion, community nutrition and conducting nutritional research etc, excluding individual dietary counseling and medical nutrition therapy. Conducts nutrition promotion and education activities to promote healthy lifestyles to the general population.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge and Skills in Nutrition Education and Research

Nutritionists must possess professional knowledge and skills in food science and nutrition. They provide nutrition education, promote healthy eating, share related information with the public, and apply scientific research methods to analyse and evaluate nutrition data. They also provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance public health and advance nutrition science.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in food and nutrition.

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Nutritionists are primarily employed by food and nutrition companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), tertiary institutions, research organisations, and health promotion agencies. They may be involved in nutrition education, healthy eating promotion, food product development, and nutrition research. Some nutritionists also work in the food, health supplement and beauty care industries, providing nutrition information and public education services.

Tools

  • Weighing Scale, Stadiometer (Height Measuring Device), Body Composition Analyser, Blood Glucose Meter, Nutrient Analysis Software / Dietary Assessment Tools

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