DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (WASHINGTON, D.C.)

The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) is an Exclusive Scope of Practice district. The law requires a license to practice nutrition and dietetics, and only dietitians may obtain a license. Unless a person holds a license to practice dietetics or nutrition, a...

Wyoming

Wyoming is an Exclusive Scope of Practice State. The law requires a license to provide nutrition care, and only dietitians may obtain a license. You may not assess the nutritional needs of individuals or groups, and you may not refer to yourself or imply that you are...

Tennessee

Tennessee is an Exclusive Scope of Practice State and only dietitians working as “licensed dietitians” or “licensed nutritionists” may obtain a license. It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed to use the titles “dietitian/nutritionist,” “licensed...

South Dakota

South Dakota is an Exclusive Scope of Practice State and only dietitians may be licensed. Only licensed individuals may use the titles “licensed dietitian,” “licensed nutritionist, “dietitian,” or “nutritionist.” There are exemptions for holistic nutrition...

Rhode Island

Rhode Island is an Exclusive Scope of Practice State that licenses dietitians as “licensed dietitians/nutritionists.” The law protects the titles “dietitian/nutritionist,” “L.D.N.,” or any facsimile. The law states that it shall not limit: Any...