License: DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST

Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards Division of Health Related Boards

665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37243-0000

(615) 741-3807

DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONISTS <br><br>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. <br><br>REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character and satisfy education, experience, and examination requirements. <br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<br> Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in a program approved by the Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners. <br><br>EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: <br>As required by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Formerly the American Dietetic Association). Must be completed prior to taking the examination. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>National examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. <br><br>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>Every two (2) years. <br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: <br>Academy of Nutrition and Dietetucs<br>120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 <br>Chicago, IL 60606-6995 <br>Toll-Free: (800) 877-1600 <br>Phone: (312) 899-0040