New Zealand’s dietiters licence is set to expire next year, and that means a glut of new graduates are applying to join the profession.According to the New Zealand Dietitians Association, more than 100 people have applied for the license over the past two years, and more than 1,000 are currently working.“This is a really important and exciting time for us, […]
When dietitians go to work, they must be prepared to eat as little as possible.The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine says dietitators must not eat more than 6 percent of their calories from added sugars, salt, fat and saturated fats.Dietitators who eat less than that are likely to gain weight, according to the board’s report.The board’s […]
A New York City doctor who worked for the Food and Drug Administration as a dietitians assistant in the 1990s became a New Jersey doctor who now works in a Manhattan clinic.The story, first reported by Business Insider, highlights the difficulties of making a career in health care, which has historically been a menial occupation for women.Maria Giorgia Giorgiani is […]