Tennessee SB2579 regulates dietetics and nutrition practices, requiring licenses for dietitians and nutritionists and establishing a Board of.
Tennessee SB2579 amends the state's dietetics and nutrition laws, creating the Board of Dietitian and Nutritionist Examiners to oversee licensing and regulation. The bill mandates that only licensed dietitians can practice dietetics and medical nutrition therapy, while licensed nutritionists can practice nutrition. It prohibits the use of titles indicating licensure without proper certification. The board is tasked with setting fees, issuing licenses, and disciplining practitioners.
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