Automation index
How much of a Dietitian’s job can AI already do?
Dietitians assess eating and design plans for the person in front of them.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Dietitian
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#446 / 633
View rankingDietitian
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 22% | +2.9 |
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Coordinate diet counseling services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- hygiene in a health care setting
- eating disorders
- counselling methods
- health care legislation
- biological chemistry
- calculation of food energy
- medical terminology
- supervision of persons
- human physiology
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2265
IS WORK OVER?
Nursing assistant
23%
#289 / 633
View rankingNursing assistant
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 62% | 28% | +17.4 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- hygiene in a health care setting
- health care legislation
- disability care
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 5321