Planning Patient Diets

• The dietary technician has responsibilities in helping the dietician work with patients. The technician assesses the patient's dietary history to create a program plan based on special nutritional guidelines. After developing the nutritional program, the dietary technician develops specialized menus and diets for the patients. The dietary technician also creates and plans menus for families and schoolchildren.
  
  

Food Preparation

• Dietary technicians have job duties consisting of preparing prescribed recipes. The technician ensures the meals are created following special guidelines based on quantity to show patients the ways in which to have a healthy lifestyle. Under the direct supervision of the dietician, the technician oversees that food production and services comply with the planned nutritional programs.
  
  

Food Research

• Research is another job responsibility for the dietary technician. The technician studies the effects of food groups on subjects under controlled scientific environments. Based on research conclusions, the dietary technician produces reports outlining dietary problems. Dietician and healthcare professionals review these reports to further understand how certain foods can have an effect on society.
  
  

Nutritional Document Findings

• The dietary technician has a job duty in documenting nutritional findings. Such information is taken from commercial food products, popular foods and specialty fancy foods. The technician also reviews dietary supplements and recipes from food stores and cafeterias. Based on gathered information, the technician can inform patients and individuals concerning the nutritional values of dining out. Dietary technician also analyze the menus at restaurants and fast food places.