Bill > SB87

This bill updates West Virginia law regarding the licensing of dietitians and nutritionists, establishing new requirements for practicing medical nutrition therapy, which involves assessing, diagnosing, intervening, and monitoring nutrition care for disease management. It clarifies that after June 30, 2026, individuals must be licensed to provide medical nutrition therapy and use protected titles like "licensed dietitian" (LD) or "licensed nutritionist" (LN), with exceptions for certain health care professionals, students, military personnel, and those providing general nutrition information or wellness coaching, provided they do not use protected titles or claim to be licensed. The bill also expands the Board of Licensed Dietitians to include nutritionists, redefines "medical nutrition therapy" to encompass a broader range of services for disease management, and outlines specific educational, supervised practice, and examination requirements for both licensed dietitians and licensed nutritionists, while also detailing the responsibilities of a "qualified supervisor" who oversees trainees.

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