Hard Skills
AdvancedMedical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)The use of specific nutrition services to treat an illness, injury, or condition through an assessment of nutrition status and treatment plan.
IntermediateDietary Menu Planning and AnalysisThe systematic design of food service menus to meet specific nutritional requirements, budgetary constraints, and culinary standards.
IntermediateElectronic Health Record (EHR) DocumentationProficiency in using digital systems to record, track, and manage patient health information and nutritional care plans.
ExpertNutrigenomicsThe study of the effects of foods and food constituents on gene expression and how genetic variations affect the nutritional environment.
Soft Skills
IntermediateNutritional CounselingA supportive process to set priorities, establish goals, and create individualized action plans that acknowledge and foster responsibility for self-care.
AdvancedPublic Speaking and Health EducationThe ability to translate complex nutritional science into actionable information for groups, communities, or corporate clients.