58-49-2. Definitions.
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Effective 5/3/2023
58-49-2. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102 , as used in this chapter:
(1)"Certified dietitian" means a person who is certified by the division as meeting the certification requirements provided in this chapter.
(2)"Commission on Dietetic Registration" means the credentialing component of the American Dietetic Association.
(3)"Dietetics" means the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of food for the development, management, and provision of dietary services for individuals and groups for meeting their health care needs. "Dietetics" includes:
(a)the evaluation of a person's dietary status;
(b)the advising and education of persons on dietary needs; and
(c)the evaluation of needs, implementation of systems to support needs, and maintenance of appropriate standards of quality in food and dietary service for individuals, groups, or patients in licensed institutional facilities or in private office settings.
(4)"Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Section 58-1-501 and as may be further defined by rule includes failing to maintain a level of professional practice consistent with all initial and subsequent requirements by which certification is achieved or maintained under this chapter.
Amended by Chapter 249 , 2023 General Session