36-10B-5. Nutrition or dietetics practice--Nutrition care services.
A practice in nutrition or dietetics involves the integration and application of scientific principles of food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, management, and behavioral and social science to achieve and maintain the health of people. The primary function of a nutrition and dietetic practice is the provision of the following nutrition care services:
(1)Assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups;
(2)Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs;
(3)Providing nutrition counseling in health and disease;
(4)Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care systems; and
(5)Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in nutrition care.
Source: SL 1996, ch 240, ยง5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 10B - Dietetics And Nutrition
Section 36-10B-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 36-10B-2 - Licensing and designation.
Section 36-10B-3 - Duties of board.
Section 36-10B-4 - Nutrition and dietetics advisory committee--Appointment--Terms--Duties.
Section 36-10B-5 - Nutrition or dietetics practice--Nutrition care services.
Section 36-10B-6 - Qualifications for dietetics and nutrition licensure.
Section 36-10B-7 - Application process--Fees.
Section 36-10B-8 - Fee classifications.
Section 36-10B-9 - License renewal.
Section 36-10B-10 - Issuance of temporary permit.
Section 36-10B-11 - License by reciprocity--Qualifications.
Section 36-10B-12 - Waiver of examination--Requirements of licensure.
Section 36-10B-13 - Restricting licensure.
Section 36-10B-14 - Review of restriction on licensure.
Section 36-10B-15 - Related activities not requiring licensure as nutritionist or dietitian.