Dietitians assess, develop, implement and evaluate food and nutrition strategies; develop and analyze food and food products; manage food service systems; promote food security and safety; and conduct research. Duties and responsibilities vary from one position to another but, in general, dietitians: 1) assess the nutritional status of individuals and communities 2) develop, implement and evaluate nutritional interventions and programs 3) manage food service operations or clinical and community nutrition services 4) work with individuals, families, consumer groups, communities and industry to help them apply nutrition principles 5) develop and deliver food service and nutrition education programs and health promotion programs6) conduct basic and applied research in food, nutrition, health promotion and food service systems management. More... Occupation description courtesy of the Alberta Learning Information Service www.alis.alberta.ca