N.Y. Education Law § 8001: Definitions

§ 8001. Definitions. 1. Dietetics and nutrition are herein each

defined as the integration and application of principles derived from

the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and

behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health.

2. Where the title "certified dietitian" or "certified nutritionist"

is used in this article it shall mean "certified dietitian", "certified

dietician", or "certified nutritionist".

3. A certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is one who engages

in the integration and application of principles derived from the

sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and

behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health,

and who is certified as such by the department pursuant to section eight

thousand four of this article. The primary function of a certified

dietitian or certified nutritionist is the provision of nutrition care

services that shall include:

(a) Assessing nutrition needs and food patterns;

(b) Planning for and directing the provision of food appropriate for

physical and nutrition needs; and

(c) Providing nutrition counseling.