What Does a Nutritionist Do?

A nutritionist advises individuals or groups on healthy eating, meal planning and lifestyle choices. They assess dietary needs, create personalized nutrition plans and educate clients to support wellness, manage conditions and improve overall health.

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Published on Jul 21, 2025

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  1. NutritionED.org. (n.d.). What Is a Nutritionist? Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, April 18). How To Become a Dietitian or Nutritionist. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved June 19, 2025.

Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Dean of the College of Natural Sciences on June 26, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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