§448B-1 - Definitions.
[§448B-1] Definitions. As used in this
chapter:
"Association" means the American
Dietetic Association.
"Commission on accreditation" means
the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education.
"Department" means the department of
health.
"Dietetic practice" means the
integration and application of scientific principles of nutrition,
biochemistry, physiology, food, behavioral, and social sciences, in managing
disease, and achieving and maintaining human health throughout the life cycle.
"Director" means the director of
health.
"Licensed dietitian" means a person
who uses the title of licensed dietitian or dietitian and has been licensed to
practice dietetics under this chapter. [L 2000, c 280, pt of §2]