§ 8001. Definitions. 1. Dietetics and nutrition are herein each
defined as the integration and application of principles derived from
the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and
behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health.

2. Where the title "certified dietitian" or "certified nutritionist"
is used in this article it shall mean "certified dietitian", "certified
dietician", or "certified nutritionist".

3. A certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is one who engages
in the integration and application of principles derived from the
sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and
behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health,
and who is certified as such by the department pursuant to section eight
thousand four of this article. The primary function of a certified
dietitian or certified nutritionist is the provision of nutrition care
services that shall include:

(a) Assessing nutrition needs and food patterns;

(b) Planning for and directing the provision of food appropriate for
physical and nutrition needs; and

(c) Providing nutrition counseling.