# Dietetic Technicians > Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. - Code: 29-2051.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-2051) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 13 tasks (10 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-2051.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-2051.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician. Core task · Task 23922 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021 2. Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs. Core task · Task 20421 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021 3. Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities. Core task · Task 4165 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021 4. Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning. Core task · Task 4167 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021 5. Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. Core task · Task 4169 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021 6. Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules. Core task · Task 4171 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021 7. Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care. Core task · Task 23923 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021 8. Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems. Core task · Task 4173 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021 9. Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs. Core task · Task 4172 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021 10. Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products. Core task · Task 4166 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021 11. Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures. Supplemental task · Task 4170 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021 12. Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care. Supplemental task · Task 4175 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021 13. Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment. Supplemental task · Task 4174 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021 ## More in Healthcare Practitioners - [Acupuncturists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1291.00): 18 tasks - [Acute Care Nurses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.01): 26 tasks - [Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.02): 24 tasks - [Allergists and Immunologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1229.01): 16 tasks - [Anesthesiologist Assistants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1071.01): 16 tasks - [Anesthesiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1211.00): 18 tasks - [Art Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1129.01): 25 tasks - [Athletic Trainers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-9091.00): 23 tasks - [Audiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1181.00): 22 tasks - [Cardiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1212.00): 26 tasks - [Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-2031.00): 21 tasks - 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