The median annual wage for dietitians is $55,240 to $77,590. In 2003, registered dietitians earned $60,000 annually. Salaries vary greatly depending on location within the United States, level of education and the number of years working in the food and nutrition field (Registered). Dietitians who work privately may have higher earnings. The retirement plan for dietitians vary depending on one’s employer. Dietitians who work for themselves may decide when they want to retire. One of the advantages of being a registered dietitian is that one can choose a specialty that interest them. Focusing on patients who have cancer, diabetes, or kidney issues are a few examples. Also, the satisfaction of helping patients maintain a healthy nutritional status is another advantage. However, there are …show more content…
This writer has learned that the career of a dietitian is very vital to our society. Dietitians can help a very unhealthy person become healthy. Most dietitians are located in a clinical setting. If necessary, one can make a scheduled appointment with a dietitian. Making an appointment with a dietitian can be the kick people need to become healthy. Dietitians are helpful to people for many reasons. Dietitians consider the role of nutrition in a person's life and how it can help them to achieve maximum health. Dietitians make sure that nutritional needs are being met and they create specialized meal plans or recommendations based on what foods will be the most helpful to a person. In addition, they educate their clients so they can learn how to make the best food choices on their own. Since every individual is different, a dietitian may work with his or her clients' health care providers or specialists to implement a plan that is catered toward the unique needs of each individual. This career gives one a sense of accomplishment through seeing the change a healthy diet can make not only in one’s self but in