Nutrition

This is first-level nutritionist work in the provision of nutrition services, primarily through public health clinics.  Acts with independence in being accountable for the collection and assessment of anthropometric data.  Accountable for the creation of individual meal plans and oversight of food preparation.  Provides consultation to clients on how to lead healthier lifestyles and prevent/manage health issues related to nutrition.  Participates in nutritional health improvement clinics and the administration of nutrition programs.

Second-level nutritionists are accountable for planning, adapting, and implementing the nutritional components of general or specialized public health programs; evaluating nutrition program services; or resource development and training in a district health office or specialized public health program.  Accountable for the creation of individual meal plans and oversight of food preparation.  Provides consultation to clients in how to lead healthier lifestyles and prevent/manage health issues related to nutrition.  Participates in or leads nutritional health improvement clinics and the administration of nutrition programs.

Third-level nutritionists are accountable for planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nutrition programs and services.  An individual in this position functions as a lead worker and advises lower-level positions.  Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive statewide nutrition program; or assumes responsibility in a central office for the nutrition services of a specialized statewide public health program.  May be accountable for managing a program or grant project (program or grant dollars, nutrition equipment, training, materials, and supplies); monitoring for contract compliance with federal and state regulations; reporting findings; providing follow-up evaluation; and making recommendations or corrections.