Can artificial intelligence replace dietitians? A conversation with ChatGPT

Güner, E., & Ülker , M. T. (2024). Can artificial intelligence replace dietitians? A conversation with ChatGPT. Toros Üniversitesi Gıda, Beslenme Ve Gastronomi Dergisi, 3(1), 49–56. https://doi.org/10.58625/jfng-2474

Özet

In this study, an interview was conducted with Generative Pre-Train (ChatGPT) to determine whether artificial intelligence can replace dietitians and its potential contributions to the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Qualitative research method was used in the study and data was obtained using interview technique. The study includes 6 questions asked to version 3.5. of ChatGPT. Based on the answers given to the questions, ChatGPT has shown that it can benefit dietitians by providing basic nutritional information and helping to create nutrition plans. Nonetheless, artificial intelligence cannot fulfill the official duties and responsibilities of dietitians and cannot create disease- and individual-specific nutrition programs. ChatGPT, which is reported to provide theoretical resources as a contribution to Nutrition and Dietetics education, lacks personal experience and practical skills. Although ChatGPT contributes to dietitians, educators, and students in the field of nutrition and dietetics in different dimensions, it cannot replace dietitians. More research on the use of generative language models developed by artificial intelligence is necessary.

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