North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 90. Medicine and Allied Occupations § 90-365. Requirement of license

(1) Repealed by S.L. 2018-91, § 12, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.

(1a) Provide medical nutrition therapy.

(2) Use the title “dietitian/nutritionist” or “nutritionist.”

(3) Use the words “dietitian,” “nutritionist,” “licensed nutritionist,” or “licensed dietitian/nutritionist” or hold oneself out as a dietitian or nutritionist unless licensed under this Article.

(4) Use the letters “LD,” “LN,” or “LDN,” or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia.

(5) To imply orally or in writing or indicate in any way that the person is a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or licensed nutritionist.

(1) An individual registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration has the right to use the title “Registered Dietitian” and “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” and the designation “RD” or “RDN.”

(2) An individual certified by the Board of Certification of Nutrition Specialists has the right to use the title “Certified Nutrition Specialist” and the designation “CNS.”

(3) An individual certified by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition has the right to use the title “Diplomate, American Clinical Board of Nutrition” and the designation “DACBN.”