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DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST
License Description DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONISTS

Dietitians and nutritionists provide medical nutrition therapy and nutritional education; set up and supervise food service systems for institutions such as hospitals, prisons and schools; do research; and develop and administer nutrition care standards and systems.

REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character and satisfy education, experience, and examination requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in a program approved by the Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Formerly the American Dietetic Association). Must be completed prior to taking the examination.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
National examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two (2) years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetucs
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Toll-Free: (800) 877-1600
Phone: (312) 899-0040
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741 3807
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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