Directs the Health Licensing Office to issue a nutritionist license to a qualified applicant.

Summary

<b>Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws about licensed dietitians. The Act also makes a new profession called a licensed nutritionist. The Act says a person may not provide medical nutrition therapy if the person does not have a license. The Act also says that a person may not use some titles or abbreviations if the person does not have a license. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws about licensed dietitians. The Act also makes a new profession called a licensed nutritionist. The Act says a person may not practice dietetics or nutrition if the person does not have a license, and that a person may not use some titles or abbreviations if the person does not have a license. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4).</i>] Directs the Health Licensing Office to issue a <b>nutritionist</b> license [<i>to engage in the practice of nutrition</i>] to a qualified applicant. Changes the requirements <b>to qualify</b> for a <b>dietitian</b> license [<i>to engage in the practice of dietetics</i>]. Defines<b> "medical nutrition therapy,"</b> the "practice of dietetics" and the "practice of nutrition." Changes the name of the Board of Licensed Dietitians to the Board of Licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists. Allows a licensed dietitian and a licensed nutritionist to provide services via telehealth. Prohibits a person from [<i>engaging in the practice of dietetics or the practice of nutrition</i>] <b>providing medical nutrition therapy</b>, or from using specified titles and abbreviations, without a license. Makes exceptions to the licensure requirement. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.