Why did you choose to become a Dietitian?
I have been interested in nutrition for a long time and love learning about the science that underpins it. It’s also a career that focusses on helping people, which makes it really worthwhile.
Describe your current role and what it involves...
As a student on a community placement this allows me to see many disciplines and settings within dietetics. These range from diabetes to tube fed patients and could be in a clinic or the patient’s own home.
Describe the journey to where you are now in your career...
I am currently changing career from a completely different industry. I used to work in aircraft manufacture, but really wanted to pursue dietetics, so thought I would make the change while I still could.
What’s the best thing about being a Dietitian?
What makes Dietitians great?
When you see a patient that really appreciates your help, there really is nothing like it.
Dietitians are great because they are an evidence-based source of nutritional knowledge.
Why you should become an Dietitian?
If you are interested in how nutrition can influence health, and think you would like to work directly with patients, then dietetics may be for you!