Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Advertise” means, but is not limited to, the issuing of or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or other device or the causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory or announcement on radio or announcement or display on television. (2) “Applicant” means any person seeking a license under this chapter. (3) “Board” means the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians established by this chapter. (4) “Dietetic practice” or “dietetics” means the integration and application for compensation of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, food, physiology, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain client health through the provision of nutrition care services, which shall include: (A) Assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups based upon appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical, and dietary data to determine nutrient needs and recommend appropriate intake including enteral and parenteral nutrition; 429 43-11A-4 (B) Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives which meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources; (C) Providing dietetic nutrition counseling by advising and assisting individuals or groups on appropriate nutritional intake by integrating information from the nutritional assessment with information on food and other sources of nutrients and meal preparation consistent with cultural background and socioeconomic status; (D) Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care delivery systems; and (E) Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining standards of quality in food and nutrition care services. As used in this chapter, the terms “dietetic practice,” “dietetics,” and “medical nutrition therapy” are interchangeable. (5) “Dietitian” means a person duly licensed under this chapter to practice dietetics. As used in this chapter, the terms “dietitian” and “dietetic counselor” are interchangeable. (6) “Provisionally licensed dietitian” means a person provisionally licensed under this chapter. (7) “Registered dietitian” means a person registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1149, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43. 43-11A-4. Creation of Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. (a) There is created the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. The board shall consist of seven members as follows: (1) Six members shall be dietitians with at least one member from each of the following areas of dietetic practice: clinical dietetics; community or public health dietetics; an educator on the faculty of a college or university specializing in the field of dietetics; and the private practice of dietetics; and (2) One member shall represent the public at large. (b) The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians existing immediately prior to July 1, 1994, is continued in existence and shall continue to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor with the confirmation of the Senate. Members of the board shall take office on the first day of July immediately following the expired terms of 430 43-11A-6 that office and shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Those persons serving as members of the board immediately prior to July 1, 1994, shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts on that appointment. No member shall serve on the board for more than two consecutive terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor subject to confirmation of the Senate. (c) All members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. (d) All members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office. History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43. 43-11A-5. Qualifications, appointment, and removal of board members. (a) Professional members of the board shall: (1) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state; (2) Have engaged in the dietetic practice for compensation for not less than five years; and (3) Be licensed under this chapter. (b) Consumer members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state, and shall have no connection whatsoever with dietetic practice. (c) The Governor may remove members of the board, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, conviction of any felony, failure to meet the qualifications of this chapter, or committing any act prohibited by this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1. 43-11A-6. Election of officers; meetings of board.