§ 8000. Introduction. This article applies to the use of the titles “certified dietitian” and “certified nutritionist”. The general provision for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title shall apply to this article.
§ 8001. Definitions. 1. Dietetics and nutrition are herein each defined as the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people’s health. 2. Where the title “certified dietitian” or “certified nutritionist” is used in this article it shall […]
§ 8002. Use of titles. Only a person certified under this article shall be authorized to use the title “certified dietitian”, “certified dietician”, or “certified nutritionist”.
§ 8003. State board for dietetics and nutrition. A state board for dietetics and nutrition shall be appointed by the board of regents, on recommendation of the commissioner, for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of certification and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of […]
§ 8004. Requirements for certification. To qualify for certification, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: 1. File an application with the department; 2. (a)(1) Have received an education including a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent as determined by the department, in dietetics/nutrition or an equivalent major course of study which shall include appropriate core […]
§ 8005. Special provisions. Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to alter, modify or impair any conditions of employment relating to service in the federal government, the state of New York, its political subdivisions, including school districts, or special districts and authorities or any facilities or institutions under the jurisdiction of or subject […]
§ 8006. Special conditions. A person shall be certified without examination provided that, within three years of the effective date of this article, the individual: 1. files an application and pays the appropriate fees to the department; and 2. (a) is registered as a dietitian or nutritionist by a national dietetic or national nutrition association […]
