A clinical dietitian designs and administers nutrition programs for patients in healthcare facilities. Clinical dietitians assess patient health needs, educate patients on food habits that can improve health, design customized diet plans based on patient health and disease, and promote health education through presentations and speaking engagements. A career as a clinical dietitian includes evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition programs through patient consultation and health monitoring. Similar roles include dietitian nutritionist, food education nutritionist, dietetics facilitator, food planner, and health consultant.