New York § 8001 Definitions

New York Statutes

§ 8001 — Definitions

New York § 8001

Law EDNEducation

Title 8The Professions

Art. 157Dietetics and Nutrition

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§ 8001. Definitions.

1.Dietetics and nutrition are herein each\ndefined as the integration and application of principles derived from\nthe sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and\nbehavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health.\n 2. Where the title "certified dietitian" or "certified nutritionist"\nis used in this article it shall mean "certified dietitian", "certified\ndietician", or "certified nutritionist".\n 3. A certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is one who engages\nin the integration and application of principles derived from the\nsciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and\nbehavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health,\nand who is certified as such by the departm

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§ 8001. Definitions. 1. Dietetics and nutrition are herein each\ndefined as the integration and application of principles derived from\nthe sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and\nbehavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health.\n 2. Where the title "certified dietitian" or "certified nutritionist"\nis used in this article it shall mean "certified dietitian", "certified\ndietician", or "certified nutritionist".\n 3. A certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is one who engages\nin the integration and application of principles derived from the\nsciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and\nbehavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health,\nand who is certified as such by the department pursuant to section eight\nthousand four of this article. The primary function of a certified\ndietitian or certified nutritionist is the provision of nutrition care\nservices that shall include:\n (a) Assessing nutrition needs and food patterns;\n (b) Planning for and directing the provision of food appropriate for\nphysical and nutrition needs; and\n (c) Providing nutrition counseling.\n