15 MAC Pt. 19, R. 3.9.1
Exceptions: No person shall engage in the practice of dietetics or represent
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 19, R. 3.9.1
Exceptions: No person shall engage in the practice of dietetics or represent
himself to be a dietitian unless he is licensed by the Board, except as otherwise
provided in this section.
1.
A student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics, if such practice
constitutes a part of a supervised course of study, and if the student is designated
by a title which clearly indicated his or her status as a student or trainee.
2.
A registered dietitian who is serving in the Armed Forces or the Public Health
Service of the United States or is employed by the Veteran Affairs provided such
practice is related to such service or employment.
3.
Any person providing dietetic services, including but not limited to dietetic
technicians, dietetic assistants, and dietary managers, working under the direct
technical supervision of a licensed dietitian, except that such persons may not use
the title "dietitian" or "nutritionist."
4.
Persons licensed or registered to practice the health professions when covered
under the scope of practice of his or her profession, except that such persons may
not use the title "dietitian" or "nutritionist."
5.
Persons who perform the activities and services of a nutrition educator in the
employ of a federal, state, county or municipal agency, or another political
subdivision, or a chartered elementary or secondary school or accredited degree-
granting educational institution insofar as such activities and services are part of a
salaried position except that such persons may not use the title "dietitian" or
"nutritionist.".
6.
Federal, state, county or local employees involved with programs providing the
services of nutrition educator that help to prevent disease and maintain good
nutritional health, including but not limited to the Cooperative Extension Service,
the Child Nutrition Program, and Project Head Start, except that such persons
may not use the title "dietitian" or "nutritionist."
7.
Individuals who do not hold themselves out to be dietitians from marketing or
distributing food products including dietary supplements as defined by the Food
and Drug Administration or from engaging in the explanation and education of
customers regarding the use of such products, except that such persons may not
use the title "dietitian" or "nutritionist."
8.
Any individual who provides individualized nutrition recommendations, nutrition
information, guidance, encouragement, health coaching, holistic and wellness
education, motivation, behavior change management, or non-medical weight
control services, provided that the individual does not: (i) provide medical
nutrition therapy as defined in Rule 3.1.3(11) or (ii) hold himself or herself out as
a licensed dietitian or licensed nutritionist as prohibited under Rule 3.5.1.
9.
A nonresident dietitian may practice dietetics in Mississippi for five (5) days with
other state's licensure or with registration with the American Dietetics
Association.