West Virginia Code 30-35-2a – Scope of practice
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(a) The primary scope of practice of licensed dietitians is the provision of medical nutrition therapy. Licensed dietitians may also perform other nutrition-related services to promote the general health, well-being and the prevention of chronic diseases or conditions.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-35-2a
- nutrition therapy: means nutritional diagnostic assessment and nutrition therapy services for the purpose of disease management. See West Virginia Code 30-35-2
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) Nothing in this article may be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the practice of a profession by persons who are licensed, certified or registered under the laws of this state and who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice.