Many job opportunities exist for dietitians in a wide range of settings. Clinical dietitians provide nutrition services in health-care settings such as hospitals, medical schools, outpatient centers, and physicians' practices. Clinical dietitians typically work as vital members of health-care teams. Community dietitians coordinate nutrition education and disease prevention programs in public health agencies and health fitness clubs.
Wellness education is an important focus for the community dietitian.
Management dietitians coordinate food service systems in health-care facilities, schools, cafeterias, andrestaurants. Business dietitians work for corporations in the development of food products or in sales, marketing, or public relations. Consultant dietitians are self-employed practitioners who plan nutrition programs for individuals or groups,develop work site nutrition programs, and provide nutrition expertise to nursing, homes, medical practices,athletic teams, businesses, and other organizations. A doctoral degree is required for research or university teaching.