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Registered Dietitian
Dietitian regulation varies across the United States, from full licensure to title protection only. Most states require CDR registration, an ACEND-accredited education, and supervised practice hours. Understanding each state's specific requirements is essential for practice and mobility.
51
Total States
40
Licensure States
45
CDR Required
47
MNT Authorized
Becoming a registered dietitian involves completing accredited education, supervised practice, and passing the CDR examination, with additional state-specific requirements varying by jurisdiction.
Dietitians must complete a minimum of a bachelor's degree (master's required as of 2024) from an ACEND-accredited program, plus 1,000+ hours of supervised practice through a dietetic internship. Programs cover medical nutrition therapy, food science, community nutrition, and clinical practice.
After completing education and supervised practice, candidates take the CDR Registration Examination. Most states then require a separate state license, certification, or registration. Some states accept the CDR credential directly, while others have additional requirements.
Dietitian scope varies by state and may include medical nutrition therapy (MNT), nutrition counseling, enteral/parenteral nutrition management, and telehealth. Many states have title protection laws restricting who can use 'dietitian' or 'nutritionist' designations.
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| State | Regulation | CDR Req? | MNT? | Fees | CE Hours | Telehealth? | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $450 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $450 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | None | No | No | $200 | — | N/A | Mar 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $250 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| California(CA) | title_protection | Yes | Yes | $200 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | title_protection | No | No | $200 | — | N/A | Mar 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Certification | Yes | Yes | $390 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $409 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $429 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $408 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $275 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $280 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $220 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $320 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $250 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $250 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $350 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $500 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | Licensure | No | Yes | $400 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $250 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $275 | 24 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $310 | 20 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | None | No | No | $200 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $350 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| New York(NY) | Certification | No | Yes | $494 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $410 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $275 | 24 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $310 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $245 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $260 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $280 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $275 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $300 | 30 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $308 | 12 hours per 2-year licensing period, including completion of jurisprudence exam and human trafficking prevention training | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | Certification | Yes | Yes | $260 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | Certification | Yes | Yes | $300 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | title_protection | No | No | $200 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | Certification | Yes | Yes | $275 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $250 | 15 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Certification | Yes | Yes | $275 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | Licensure | Yes | Yes | $400 | — | Yes | Mar 2026 |
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