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Dietitian

Overview

Dietitians are nutrition coaches who plan food-related strategies to help patients manage health conditions.

Description

  • Evaluate patients' nutrition and note their existing medical conditions.
  • Give talks on healthy eating to prevent or manage diseases.
  • Create personalised diet plans for patients.
  • Help patients set nutrition goals that fit with lifestyle goals.
  • Work with doctors and other healthcare professionals to manage patients' health.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics – Singapore Institute of Technology is the only local institution offering this programme.
  • Intern at a hospital or shadow a dietitian to see the real world of nutrition care.

Salary

$3,400 – 4,600

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Did you know that dietitians don’t focus on making people skinnier, but focus on helping patients become healthier overall?

What to expect

You'll evaluate patients' nutritional needs and create personalised plans. Stay updated with certifications to show your competence in the field.

Soft
skills

Communication

Able to clearly explain dietary advice to patients.

Empathy

Able to understand and address clients’ concerns and struggles.

Decision Making

Able to make good decisions based on clinical assessments, and patients’ dietary needs and goals.

Human Physiology

Understanding of human biology to review nutritional needs and how eating habits affect the body.

Biochemistry

Able to understand how the body breaks down and uses nutrients to keep people healthy and fight disease.

Dietetics Software and Tools

Skilled in software or tools for planning, nutrient analysis, and record management.

Hard
skills

Charles Lew, Principal Dietitian
"We examine patients, assess their nutritional needs and recommend an appropriate feeding plan."

Charles Lew, Principal Dietitian

Care to Go Beyond

Frequently asked questions

No, articles and recommended diets don't work for everyone. Dietitians create personalised advice based on each patient's needs.

Your options include hospitals, food companies, pharmaceutical firms, and consulting companies.

Dietitians need certain educational requirements and registrations, which allows them to work in clinical settings and provide nutrition therapy that nutritionists cannot.

Dietitians work with a variety of patients, including individuals with diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Important factors include the patient’s allergies, preferences, current eating habits, and lifestyle.