Dietician

Dietician

NCS Code: 2265.0200

A dietician is a healthcare professional who specialises in nutrition and dietary planning to promote health and manage diseases. They assess individuals' dietary needs, create personalised meal plans, and guide people toward healthier eating habits. Dieticians work in hospitals, clinics, wellness centres, and community programmes, helping prevent and manage conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Nutrition knowledge

• Communication Skills

• Interpersonal & empathy

• Analytical & problem-solving

• Organizational skills

• Teamwork & professionalism

SUCCESS STORY

Dr. Sunita Sahoo is a highly respected clinical dietician and nutrition expert from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, who has become a leader in her field through dedication and excellence. With over 18 years of experience, she works as the Chief Clinical Dietician at Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, helping thousands of patients improve their health through personalised nutrition plans for conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, women’s health, and sports nutrition.

Dr. Sahoo has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Dietitians in India (2023) and has received multiple awards for her work in public and therapeutic nutrition. She has delivered 500+ awareness talks, contributed to national and international research studies, and even served as a Visiting Dietician to the Honourable Governor of Odisha.

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