Dietitians and Nutritionists

Job Zone

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.91
Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.89
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.88
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.87
Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.87
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.83
Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.82
Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.69
Coordinate diet counseling services.68
Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.63
Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, or nutrition standards for school programs.63
Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.63

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Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.61
Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.61
Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.59
Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.57
Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.57
Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.57
Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.55
Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.55
Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.53
Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment, and supplies.52
Plan, conduct, and evaluate nutrigenomic or nutrigenetic research.52
Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.50
Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.44
Plan and prepare grant proposals to request program funding.39
Test new food products and equipment.37
Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.31

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking75
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making75
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension75
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Social Perceptiveness75
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving72
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring72
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Service Orientation72
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing72
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Coordination69
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Instructing69
Teaching others how to do something.

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Learning Strategies69
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Active Learning66
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Persuasion60
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Science56
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Systems Evaluation56
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management56
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Negotiation53
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operations Analysis53
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Systems Analysis53
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Mathematics50
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Personnel Resources47
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Quality Control Analysis47
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Management of Financial Resources44
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources44
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operations Monitoring22
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Programming19
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Troubleshooting13
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operation and Control0
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Biology85
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Medicine and Dentistry82
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
English Language78
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Therapy and Counseling77
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Customer and Personal Service75
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Psychology72
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Education and Training70
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Mathematics66
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry60
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Computers and Electronics60
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Sociology and Anthropology58
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Food Production54
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

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Administration and Management46
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Administrative45
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Communications and Media45
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Sales and Marketing42
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Personnel and Human Resources35
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Economics and Accounting32
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Public Safety and Security31
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government30
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Telecommunications26
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Philosophy and Theology23
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Foreign Language22
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Production and Processing18
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Engineering and Technology17
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Geography14
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Transportation13
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Physics12
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Design11
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
History and Archeology8
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Mechanical7
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction2
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Fine Arts1
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Deductive Reasoning75
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning75
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Clarity75
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Comprehension75
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Category Flexibility72
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Information Ordering69
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Speech Recognition66
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Originality63
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

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Near Vision60
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Fluency of Ideas53
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Mathematical Reasoning53
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility50
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Flexibility of Closure47
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Perceptual Speed47
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Far Vision44
The ability to see details at a distance.
Memorization44
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Time Sharing41
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visualization38
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Visual Color Discrimination35
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Speed of Closure31
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Auditory Attention28
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Finger Dexterity22
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Hearing Sensitivity19
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Trunk Strength19
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Depth Perception16
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Wrist-Finger Speed10
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Manual Dexterity6
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Dynamic Strength3
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Extent Flexibility3
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Speed of Limb Movement3
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Static Strength3
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness0
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Explosive Strength0
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Gross Body Coordination0
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium0
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Multilimb Coordination0
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation0
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Stamina0
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others89
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Getting Information88
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge84
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Documenting/Recording Information81
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others79
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Working with Computers79
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships76
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems76
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzing Data or Information73
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work73
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Training and Teaching Others72
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others71
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates69
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Processing Information69
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization68
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards67
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events67
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Coaching and Developing Others64
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public61
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Developing Objectives and Strategies60
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Thinking Creatively58
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings54
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing Administrative Activities54
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Scheduling Work and Activities49
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates48
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others48
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others45
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources44
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Developing and Building Teams43
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People42
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Selling or Influencing Others42
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information38
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Staffing Organizational Units29
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials28
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing General Physical Activities26
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects16
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes13
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment8
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment6
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment5
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment3
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail90
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability80
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cooperation77
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Empathy76
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Integrity72
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Social Orientation69
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Sincerity68
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Intellectual Curiosity67
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Achievement Orientation64
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Cautiousness59
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Self-Control57
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Adaptability56
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

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Perseverance55
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Optimism54
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Stress Tolerance54
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Confidence50
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Humility43
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Innovation43
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Initiative41
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Tolerance for Ambiguity39
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Leadership Orientation38
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social75
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Investigative63
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising40
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Conventional39
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic34
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Artistic23
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

E-Mail
- Every day93%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day89%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day73%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others66%
- Contact with others most of the time28%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day90%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom55%
- Some freedom45%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom33%
- Some freedom53%
- Limited freedom13%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important28%
- Very important45%
- Important28%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important43%
- Very important23%
- Important13%
- Fairly important17%
Time Pressure
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day37%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important40%
- Very important17%
- Important23%
- Fairly important13%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day47%
- Once a month or more but not every week27%

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Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time37%
- About half the time40%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day40%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never13%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)17%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)28%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)41%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day34%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never17%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility27%
- High responsibility20%
- Moderate responsibility17%
- Limited responsibility30%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive27%
- Moderately competitive50%
- Slightly competitive17%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Very important33%
- Important30%
- Fairly important20%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours17%
- 40 hours73%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
- Once a month or more but not every week40%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Important results38%
- Minor results41%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility23%
- Moderate responsibility33%
- Limited responsibility30%
Public Speaking
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week38%
- Once a year or more but not every month38%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never31%
Conflict Situations
- Once a month or more but not every week40%
- Once a year or more but not every month47%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important13%
- Very important13%
- Important13%
- Fairly important30%
- Not important at all30%
Spend Time Standing
- About half the time40%
- Less than half the time53%
Consequence of Error
- Very serious21%
- Serious14%
- Fairly serious31%
- Not serious at all31%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time63%
- Never20%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never59%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month37%
- Never47%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated52%
- Not at all automated38%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never60%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time38%
- Never45%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never55%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never69%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never70%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Less than half the time22%
- Never67%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never83%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never70%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time30%
- Never70%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never83%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)13%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)87%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never86%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
- Never75%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time25%
- Never75%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never80%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never83%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never90%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never90%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all90%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Never93%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never97%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Post-baccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Bachelor’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Desktop communications software
Skype
Analytical or scientific software
Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro, Compu-Cal Nutrition Assistant, Monash University Low FODMAP Diet App, The Nutrition Company FoodWorks
Medical software
BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus, Lifestyles Technologies DietMaster Pro, MNT Northwest MNT Assistant, SureQuest Systems Square 1
Data base user interface and query software
CyberSoft NutriBase, Database software, DietMaster Systems DietMaster, ValuSoft MasterCook
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software
Graphics software
Network conferencing software
ReadyTalk
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Google Drive
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
Analyze laboratory findings.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Interpret cultural or religious information for others.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Compile data or documentation.
Create new recipes or food presentations.
Plan menu options.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Manage healthcare operations.

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Supervise medical support personnel.
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
Prepare healthcare training materials.
Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
Conduct health or safety training programs.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Train medical providers.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Design public or employee health programs.
Devise research or testing protocols.
Evaluate data quality.
Present medical research reports.
Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
Write grant proposals.
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Test products for functionality or quality.
Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities.

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology