Under supervision, plans and conducts service to nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public in the WIC Program as assigned. Services as a resource on nutrition an dietetics to nurses, health educators or other healthcare providers in health departments and/or facilities.

*Pay is negotiable*

Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of client.

Advise clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.

Counsels individuals and groups on food selection and preparation.

Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

Nutritionist 1 - bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Note: According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements, may be eligible for consideration in this position.
OR
Bachelor's degree in nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria. Criteria can be reviewed and verified using Non-DP required coursework reference.