In an effort to protect themselves legally, what should a practitioner have to enable them to sell, administer, or suggest a supplement, anything that is not considered a pharmaceutical?
One issue is Nutritional Consulting. A very few States restrict Nutrition to dieticians or other licensed individuals. Ohio for example. Some states “certify” Nutritionists (New York) but do not forbid the uncertified from advising people. Most States (like New Jersey) do not restrict the practice of Nutrition. NJ almost adopted a certification program nearly a decade ago, but then governor Whitman vetoed the bill, saying it would not improve consumer protection. In that bill, the legislature defined Nutrition as: “. . . the integration and application of principles derived from the science of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, food management, and from behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain a healthy status. . .” Thus, if your purpose in advising someone regarding nutrition is to help them achieve and maintain a healthy status, there should be no problem. The key is to make it clear to the client that you are not suggesting supplementation to “treat” disease. T
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