Who Hires Registered Dietitians?

Registered Dietitians can work in many settings. In hospitals, RDs help assure patients are eating well, improving their nutritional status, and avoiding foods that can make them more ill.

Registered Dietitians teach individuals what foods are nourishing for their condition, and which foods might keep them from getting better, or even compromise their future health.

Registered Dietitians can also work in Food Service. They are trained to have knowledge of safe and sanitary food preparation practices. They plan and oversee food production in a hospital, nursing home, school, or even in a prison. Anywhere you see a large number of people being fed, you can bet a Registered Dietitian is involved in planning a healthy menu and making sure the food is prepared safely and properly.

Registered Dietitians also work in the school foodservice system.
There are many regulations involved in planning healthy menus for the children attending schools. They need to get the right amount of calories, protein, fruits, and vegetables, and all at a low cost to the schools in the county, while staying tasty enough for the kids to enjoy. If they won't eat it, they won't get the good nutrition their school breakfast and lunch provides!


In hospitals and nursing homes, dietitians make sure patients are getting nourishing meals and snacks, and eating what they receive. If a patient doesn't like the food, has a poor appetite, or has special nutrition needs, the Registered Dietitian will perform an individual assessment and make recommendations and substitutions so the person who is ill can get back to their healthy and happy life sooner.

If you think you might be interested in institutional food preparation, school food service operations, educating people to prepare and eat healthy meals, or helping improve the health and wellness of individuals or populations, you can become a registered dietitian at KeiserUniversity.