Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXII. Occupations and Professions § 324.200. Dietitian practice act--definitions

(1)“Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics” or “ACEND”, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for professions as registered dietitians;

(2)“Committee”, the state committee of dietitians established in section 324.203;

(3)“Dietetics practice”, the application of principles derived from integrating knowledge of food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, management, and behavioral and social science to achieve and maintain the health of people by providing nutrition assessment and nutrition care services. The primary function of dietetic practice is the provision of nutrition care services that shall include, but not be limited to:

(4)“Dietitian”, one engaged in dietetic practice as defined in subdivision (3) of this section;

(5)“Director”, the director of the division of professional registration;

(6)“Division”, the division of professional registration;

(7)“Licensed dietitian”, a person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 324.200 to 324.225 to engage in the practice of dietetics or medical nutrition therapy;

(8)“Medical nutrition therapy”, the provision of nutrition care services for the treatment or management of a disease or medical condition;

(9)“Registered dietitian” or “registered dietitian nutritionist”, a person who: