A dietitian is a person who is entitled to do and practice the profession of dietitian by completing the nutrition and dietetics education-teaching program of at least 4 years (5 years with one year of preparation) of any higher education institution related to health, by obtaining the "Nutrition and Dietetics Undergraduate Diploma" and the title of "Dietitian". 

Organizing the plans and programs of individual and collective nutrition in line with the principles of nutrition science in order to protect and improve the health of all individuals throughout the life of dietitian, growth, development and increase the quality of life; researches, evaluates, and finds solutions to health problems arising from nutrients, food and nutrition; Medical and surgical treatments for congenital and acquired diseases and other special cases, which ensure the use of existing food resources in accordance with economic and health rules, control food, inform the individual and society in order to adopt physiological, psychological and sociological healthy lifestyles on these issues, raise awareness. It is the field of health profession that plans, gives education, plans, implements and monitors the diet program according to the composition of suitable, natural and therapeutic foods.

Source: (TÜRK STANDARD / TURKISH STANDARD - TS 13114 - April 2004 - ICS 03.040; 03.100.30 DIETICIAN - Dietitian standard definition of 'Dietitian')