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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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Ch. 382
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SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health Occupations
5-101.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Board" means the State Board of Dietetic Practice.
(c) "Certified nutrition specialist" means an individual certified by the
Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists, the accrediting body of the American
College of Nutrition.
(d) "Dietitian-nutritionist" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an
individual who is licensed by the Board to practice dietetics.
(e) "License" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by
the Board to practice dietetics.
(F) (1) "MEDICAL DEVICE" MEANS A HEALTH CARE PRODUCT USED IN THE
DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR PREVENTION OF DISEASE.
(2) "MEDICAL DEVICE" DOES NOT MEAN:
(I) A DRUG;
(II) A SURGICAL OR DENTAL INSTRUMENT;
(III), PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT;
(IV) X-RAY APPARATUS; OR
(V) A COMPONENT PART OR ACCESSORY OF ANY OF THE ITEMS
LISTED IN THIS PARAGRAPH.
(G) "MEDICAL NUTRITION" MEANS THE NUTRITIONAL ADVICE OR COUNSEL
PROVIDED TO AN INDIVIDUAL BY A LICENSEE IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY
THAT IS DESIGNED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO ALLEVIATE A SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL
COMPLAINT, CONDITION, OR SYMPTOM.
[(f)] (H) (1) "Practice dietetics" means to apply the principles derived from
integrating knowledge of food, biochemistry, physiology, management science,
behavioral science, and social science to human nutrition.
(2) "Practice dietetics" includes:
(i) Assessing individual and community food practices and
nutritional status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and
demographic data, for clinical, research, and program planning purposes;
(ii) Developing, establishing, and evaluating nutritional care plans
that establish priorities, goals, and objectives for meeting nutrient needs for
individuals or groups;
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