Abstract
As with all health professions, dietetic practice is regulated. Health professionals from physicians to chiropractors are required to follow the letter of the law in every task they perform in order to protect the public by maintaining a minimum quality of service. The federal government dictates some of these standards through agencies within the US Department of Health and Human Services; however, states also regulate, and the states have the authority to implement higher standards than the federal government. This is a source of great opportunity for registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) to be recognized as the qualified providers of nutrition and dietary services in programs and facilities in your state. Increasing the quality of nutrition and food services and supporting the employment of RDs and DTRs in health facilities nationwide must happen at the state administrative level, often through regulations.
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