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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 31,047$24,270
$39,382Annual NC Wage Range
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- Dietetic Technicians assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. They may also plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
What do they typically do
- Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products
- Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician
- Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment
- Plan menus or diets, or guide individuals or families in selecting and preparing food or planning menus, based on nutritional needs and recognized guidelines
- Determine food and beverage costs and help carry out cost control procedures
- Supervise food production or service, or help dietitians or nutritionists in accomplishing this task
- Evaluate individual nutritional needs including obtaining and assessing individuals' dietary histories to plan nutritional programs
- Prepare a major meal following recipes and determining group food quantities
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.4%Job Opening 8Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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