ISCO Occupation Group 5142.12 Weight Loss Consultant

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Weight Loss Consultant: Weight loss consultants assist clients in obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They advise on how to lose weight by finding a balance between healthy food and exercise. Weight loss consultants set goals together with their clients and keep track of progress during weekly meetings. 

Essential Skills

  • Support Individuals On Nutrition Changes
  • Nutritional Adequacy Of Food Intake
  • Identify The Health Benefits Of Nutritional Changes
  • Food Allergies
  • Analyse Goal Progress
  • Discuss Weight Loss Plan
  • Fix Meetings
  • Offer Advice On Diet-Related Concerns
  • Develop Weight Loss Schedule
  • Apply Knowledge Of Human Behaviour
  • Perform Nutrition Analysis


Optional Skills

  • Adapt Fitness Exercises
  • Promote Yourself
  • Eating Disorders
  • Counselling Methods
  • Advise On Preparation Of Diet Food
  • Nutrition
  • Analyse Personal Fitness Information
  • Sell Weight Loss Products
  • Plan Menus
  • Obesity
  • Provide Health Education
  • Manage Fitness Goals
  • Deliver Group Sessions On Nutrition
  • Assist In Performing Physical Exercises
  • Promote Exercise Programmes


Alternative Names

  • Health And Fitness Consultant
  • Personal Care Consultant
  • Weight Loss Counsellor
  • Nutritionist
  • Weight Loss Advisor
  • Nutrition And Weight Loss Consultant
  • Fitness And Nutrition Consultant
  • Health Coach
  • Health And Wellness Consultant
  • Weight Loss Coach


Higher Level