Nutrition Laws By State Map

As noted in the map and table linked below many states have adopted licensure laws and regulations specifying the minimum credentials required to 1 use various titles such as dietitian nutritionist licensed dietitian nutritionist or registered dietitian nutritionist and 2 provide mnt or other dietetics and nutrition services.

Nutrition laws by state map. Notwithstanding any other law a registered dietitian or other nutritional professional meeting the qualifications set forth in subdivision e of section 2585 may upon referral by a health care provider authorized to prescribe dietary treatments provide nutritional and dietary counseling conduct nutritional and dietary assessments and develop. This map provides links to boards statutes and rules in addition to information about the type of nature of dietetics regulation in each state. Click on any state to see details and links about that state s regulation of the profession in a popup window. Certified nutritionists and registered dieticians must adhere to specific education and examination requirements administered by the state agency where that license is to be held.

Scroll below the map to see definitions and other details. Updated july 2 2020. Read the entire state law for full detail. Neither this map nor any other information on this website constitutes legal or career advice.

Nutritionist licensed nutritionist and registered dietitian requirements by state. Select a state to see a summary of its law. You can view statistics in a variety of formats including maps tables and trend lines. Data maps and trends.

The 27 states the district of columbia and puerto rico all of which regulate the practice of dietetics or mnt are colored red on the map below indicating that practitioners must be licensed in order to practice there although there may be exemptions enabling practice for a short duration or for a small subset of dietetics and nutrition. This is simply an interpretation of state statutes and regulations and cannot substitute for legal counsel. The division of nutrition physical activity and obesity s data trends and maps is an interactive tool that provides state specific data about obesity nutrition physical activity and breastfeeding. If you re looking to work as a nutritionist or dietitian it s vital that you understand the specific laws in your state.

The report the role of law and policy in achieving the healthy people 2020 nutrition and weight status goals of increased fruit and vegetable intake in the united states documents policy solutions that can help communities increase access to and intake of fruits and vegetables in support of healthy people 2020 nutrition objectives. Explore data trends and maps. This map can only generalize complex state laws.