Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 31-2-2 - Scope of Practice Definitions2.1. "Nutrition counseling services" means the development of an individualized nutrition plan for the purpose of disease management, based on a nutritional diagnostic assessment, to achieve optimal nutritional status. It can contain recommendation of an appropriate diet and supplementation program, including but not limited to micro-nutrients, macro-nutrients, vitamins and minerals.2.2. "Nutritional diagnostic assessment" means the evaluation of an individual's nutritional needs for the purpose of disease management to determine factors necessary to restore or maintain optimal nutritional status. The term may include, but is not limited to the following modalities: 2.2.2. Diet/lifestyle history;2.2.3. Anthropometric measurements;2.2.4. Physical signs; and2.2.5. Biochemical data, including laboratory tests.2.3. "Nutrition therapy" means the intervention and treatment of a disease or medical condition through the modification of nutrient or whole-food intake to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and includes specialized nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling services.2.4. "Other nutritional services" means nutrition related services to promote the general health, well-being and the primary prevention of chronic diseases or conditions based on sound scientific findings and/or research.