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Most of our Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionists are not recognized by the state of Florida.  Our Master Sports Nutritionists are.  In order to be recognized by the State of Florida as a Licensed Nutritionist, the following must occur:
 
Florida Law:
 

 
Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 468
MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
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468.509  Dietitian/nutritionist; requirements for licensure.--
(1)  Any person desiring to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist shall apply to the agency to take the licensure examination.
(2)  The agency shall examine any applicant who the board certifies has completed the application form and remitted the application and examination fees specified in s. 468.508 and who:
(a)1.  Possesses a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food management, or an equivalent major course of study, from a school or program accredited, at the time of the applicant's graduation, by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education; and
2.  Has completed a preprofessional experience component of not less than 900 hours or has education or experience determined to be equivalent by the board; or
(b)1.  Has an academic degree, from a foreign country, that has been validated by an accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education as equivalent to the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States;
2.  Has completed a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food management; and
3.  Has completed a preprofessional experience component of not less than 900 hours or has education or experience determined to be equivalent by the board.
(3)  The board shall waive the examination requirement for an applicant who presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is a registered dietitian.
(4)  The agency shall license as a dietitian/nutritionist any applicant who has remitted the initial licensure fee and has passed the examination in accordance with this section.
Florida Law Reference: http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0468/ch0468.htm
 
468.504  License required.--No person may engage for remuneration in dietetics and nutrition practice or nutrition counseling or hold himself or herself out as a practitioner of dietetics and nutrition practice or nutrition counseling unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this part.
 
468.505  Exemptions; exceptions.--
(j)  Any person who provides weight control services or related weight control products, provided the program has been reviewed by, consultation is available from, and no program change can be initiated without prior approval by a licensed dietitian/nutritionist, a dietitian or nutritionist licensed in another state that has licensure requirements considered by the council to be at least as stringent as the requirements for licensure under this part, or a registered dietitian.
(m)  A person employed as a dietetic technician.
(2)  Nothing in this part may be construed to prohibit or limit any person from the free dissemination of information, or from conducting a class or seminar or giving a speech, related to nutrition.
 
The prerequisites to be a Primary Sports Nutritionist SM are:
 
1. At least two years experience as a certified health professional directly involved in nutritional counseling, health promotion or healthcare. This includes all regulated health disciplines, such as certified holistic health practitioners, certified personal trainers and certified fitness instructors.
or
2. An associate or baccalaureate degree in nutrition or equivalent science/health degree and one year experience as a certified health professional directly involved in nutritional counseling, health promotion or healthcare.
or
3. An advanced professional degree in a healthcare field that incorporates a four year degree with sufficient science and nutrition hours.
 
What is your Primary Sports Nutrition License?
            By accepting and posting the NASN license certificate you agree to the following terms of your Primary Sports Nutrition License.
 
            1. The National Association of Sports Nutrition grants, and Licensee accepts, a nontransferable license to use research, procedures and protocols presented by the NASN subject to these conditions and for the specified period.  This license shall include the right to use the name "Primary Sports Nutritionist SM" but not the right to reproduce or license others.  Licensee shall not have the right to sell, transfer, or otherwise assign its rights under this Agreement.
            2.  You are hereby given special permission by the National Association of Sports Nutrition as a Primary Sports Nutritionist to develop and implement specific nutrition, exercise and supplementation programs using specific research, procedures and protocols presented and regulated by the NASN for the purpose of enhancing body composition and/or athletic performance in healthy clientele.
            3.  Licensee is completely responsible for any liability that may arise out of Licensee's sale of Sports Nutrition Counseling to any persons who may purchase it from Licensee.  Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the National Association of Sports Nutrition from any claims which may be asserted against the National Association of Sports Nutrition based upon any act, omission, or representation by Licensee in connection with the Agreement, program development, and any services and products provided by Licensee during Licensee's use of the license, including costs and attorney's fees, as a result of Licensee's activity or conduct.  This provision shall apply even if the acts occurred outside the License term of the Agreement.  Licenses are revocable.
 
What is the role of a Sports Nutritionist?
            Recognizing biochemical individuality, Sports Nutritionists assess a person’s nutritional needs to achieve optimal physiological function.  Assessment includes the use of appropriate tests and observations such as case history, anthropomorphic measurements, body composition, physical signs, and nutrition/lifestyle analysis to determine an educational nutrition program.  Assessment also provides the basis for referral to other health professionals.
 
            The educational protocol includes, among other information, nutrition/lifestyle modification, exercise, nutritive supplementation, understanding of physiological/biochemical pathways, and the evoking of regenerative processes.
 
 

 

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