Nutritional Therapist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Nutritional Therapist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Carry out initial consultations on a one-to-one basis with patients to conduct an assessment of their health and get a detailed case history from them
Recommend and analyse laboratory tests, which give indications of nutritional imbalances, the functioning of the liver and the digestive system
Explain the physiological impact of complex biochemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies to help your client and answer any questions they may have
Agree on a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, which will include dietary recommendations, and may also include a nutritional-supplement plan
Conduct follow-up review meetings to monitor and evaluate patient progress
Refer clients to other health practitioners, as appropriate
Keep comprehensive notes and records for each client
Provide advice and promote nutritional therapy to community groups and charities.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Nutritional Therapist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Nutritional Therapist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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