Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Aspiring dietitians must complete an accredited supervised, experiential practice program during college.
Because there are so many technical requirements in the field of nutrition, dietitians must be detail oriented and able to think analytically. Math and science are a major part of both training and work. Dietitians must be comfortable making decisions and acting on them. Even those who do not work as consultants have to be disciplined and decisive.
For most dietitians, flexibility is crucial. People have different tastes, and it is not always possible to please everyone. Be prepared to take criticism. Develop communication skills and people skills.
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