According to the Dietitians Association of Australia
What does an APD do?
Assess nutritional needs
Develop personalised eating plans that consider medical conditions and personal circumstances
Provide nutrition counselling and support to individuals and groups
Provide information on healthy eating, shopping for food, eating out and preparing food at home
Undertake nutrition and food research
Train health care professionals
Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies
Provide consultancy services to corporate organisations, food manufacturers, schools and health care facilities.