Who has a degree in nutrition and manages therapeutic diets?

• A. Dietitian
• B. MyPlate
• C. Aspiration
• D. Dehydration

Answer: (A)

The person described is a dietitian. Dietitians study nutrition and complete a formal program that includes supervised practice, and they often earn the credential Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). This training specifically covers medical nutrition therapy and the planning and monitoring of therapeutic diets tailored to illnesses, treatment plans, and patient needs. In healthcare settings, they collaborate with doctors and other team members to adjust calories, nutrient balance, texture, and fluid restrictions to support recovery and manage conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or cardiovascular issues. MyPlate is a dietary guidance image used for teaching general healthy eating and is not a person. Aspiration refers to food or liquid entering the airway, and dehydration is a fluid imbalance—neither represents a nutrition professional.