Nothing makes a sick person more sick than a poor diet! It is so important when a person is already in poor physical condition--whether they have heart disease, cancer, a terrible car accident, or even just an operation--that they receive the best nutritional intake for their specific situation.
Registered Dietitians can help patients heal more quickly so they can get back to their happy, healthy life. We can suggest foods that are more nutrient dense, higher in protein, or higher in calories depending on the needs of the patient.
Sometimes a person doesn't feel like eating when they are ill, or some of them cannot eat due to obstructions in their throat or stomach. The Registered Dietitian has the knowledge and experience to make the proper recommendations to the medical team, and get the proper nutrition support to each and every patient.
If working in a health care setting appeals to you, and helping people get the nutrients they need in the right amounts sounds like a career you would like, contact us at Keiser University and find out more about our program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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