by Nicole Hodson | Oct 13, 2020
Wisconsin is a Certification State. The Wisconsin law certifies dietitians and protects the title of “dietitian.” You may not state or imply that you are a dietitian or certified by the state of Wisconsin. § 448.76 states that “a person who is not a certified...
by Nicole Hodson | Oct 13, 2020
Washington State is a Certification State that certifies dietitians and nutritionists. The laws do protect the titles and designations of “Certified dietitian,” “certified dietician,” “certified nutritionist,” “D.,” “C.D.,” or “C.N.” There are no certification...
by Nicole Hodson | Oct 13, 2020
Virginia protects the titles of dietitian and nutritionist (C.N.S.s). Virginia § 54.1-2731 “Prohibited terms; penalty” states that “No person shall hold himself out to be or advertise or permit to be advertised that such person is a dietitian or nutritionist” You may...
by Nicole Hodson | Oct 13, 2020
Vermont is a Certification State that certifies dietitians. Certified dietitians may use the title “certified dietitian,” or any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a certified dietitian. There are no certification...
by Nicole Hodson | Oct 13, 2020
Oregon law allows for the licensure of dietitians, and a person who is not licensed may not refer to themselves nor imply they are a “licensed dietitian” or use the words or letters “L.D.” EXEMPTIONS: Oregon law does not limit the practice of nutrition. Source:...
