Public dietitian is one of the fourth batch of new occupations released by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in March, 2005. It is a professional and skilled talent that meets the needs of society and market. Refers to the professionals who have been trained in professional knowledge and skills, passed the national vocational qualification examination and obtained professional qualifications, engaged in nutrition guidance, nutrition and food safety knowledge dissemination, and promoted public health.
The training objects of public dietitian qualification examination are: senior managers of food and nutrition enterprises; Teaching staff of nutrition-related majors in colleges and universities; University graduates in nutrition, medicine, nursing, food, biology, cooking, hotel and other related majors; Middle and senior managers of medical and health units, VIP beauty institutions, nutrition clinics, large catering enterprises, high-end hotels and other institutions; Executive chefs, senior chefs and social elites interested in private nutrition consulting industry.