Alternative fields of occupation and perspectives of advancement of the dietician-nutritionist profession in a big provincial city

The socio-economic conditions, such as unemployment and the governments’ austerity measures that lead to low living standard, as well as the growing number of graduated dieticians and nutritionists, suggest that the role of the profession of the dietician-nutritionist should be reformed and enriched, in order to provide benefits both to the society and to the dieticians themselves. In this report, new fields of action and perspectives of advancement of the profession of the dietician nutritionist in a big provincial city are suggested. Regarding the occupation in an individual dietary unit, the specialization
is essential and tele-sessions provide flexible working hours. In addition, cooperation with the city’s a medical net and incorporation in small therapeutic groups are considered effective both for the patients and the professionals. Moreover, the collaboration with local sports clubs is considered important as well. Participation in projects and in institutions of the local community, such as foundations and non institutional units of the municipalities is another option. A very challenging suggestion is not only the participation in school educational projects regarding health promotion and nutritional education, but also nutritional education of the public through lectures and writing in local press. Last but not least, the adult education through educational institutions of the state and life-long learning institutions is considered an advisable professional option in a big provincial city.