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Should Consult a Dietitian  A DIETITIAN is an individual who has
completed a four-year degree programme and a minimum 800- to
900-hour attachment with a local hospital during training.
He/she would have studied food nutrition, biochemistry and other
related subjects.  In short, a qualified dietitian is a health
professional, and food and nutrition expert.  Dietitian is a
professional trained in translating the science of food,
nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.  They are responsible
and accountable for patient care, and are equipped with the
knowledge and skills to conduct nutritional assessment,
diagnosis and prescribe medical nutrition therapy, provide
dietary consultation for the treatment of diseases in both acute
and chronic care.  Most dietitians work in hospitals but they
also work in universities, governmental agencies, health
departments, health clinics, pharmaceutical companies, food
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