ACHS Nutrition Law Summary Disclosures & Acknowledgement
To complete your application for admission to an ACHS nutrition program or program that includes the study of nutrition, please read and acknowledge the following information regarding state law requirements for the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Overview
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, a U.S. Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) approved accreditor.
In addition to reviewing accreditation, if you are interested in pursuing a career in nutrition or dietetics, you should consult with the appropriate state board to assure that your credentials will allow you to achieve your professional goals. Many states have enacted laws that regulate the practice of dietetics and nutrition services.
You'll find a summary of the state law requirements pertaining to the practice of nutrition and dietetics below, and we're happy to help with more information. Within some of the states with licensure requirements, it is possible to provide nutrition-related services without a license as long as the service provider stays within the parameters of the law and its exceptions.
In some states, it is a violation of state law to practice “dietetics” without a license; while in other states, it is illegal only if an unlicensed practitioner calls him/herself a “dietitian” or “nutritionist.” The nutrition-related services allowed or prohibited in your state must be determined by careful review of the language of your state’s law, and we recommend seeking legal guidance from a law professional in your state.
Holistic Nutrition Professional Resources:
As you explore your holistic nutrition career opportunities, there are some great resources that will help you in your research and professional organizations that provide support for holistic nutrition credentialing and access to benefits like practitioner liability insurance.
You'll find a wealth of information about legal issues that impact nutrition professionals can be found at the Center for Nutrition Advocacy’s website online at http://www.nutritionadvocacy.org/. This site expands on the state requirements we've included below and provides opportunities for you to get involved and become an advocate for holistic nutrition career pathways and credentialing!
For holistic nutrition credentialing, ACHS graduates of qualifying programs are eligible for professional membership to the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) and to apply to sit the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board's (HNCB) examination to become “Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition”. Graduates may also be eligible for the advanced credential “Certified Nutrition Professional” through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). Learn more about credentialing through the NANP and HNCB online here.
State-by-State Summary Disclosures:
Click here to view ACHS's nutrition law summary disclosures prior to submitting your Disclosure Acknowledgement below to ensure you have verified the requirements for the practice of nutrition in your state or state(s) where you may reside in the future.
NOTE: The information provided by ACHS is provided in good faith and is believed to be true and correct as of the date of publication. Please contact your state board directly for the most current information. This information is not designed to replace legal advice.
