National Board of Nutritionist Certification Blog

Straight answers about nutrition careers — scope of practice, what the credentials mean, and how to build a practice that lasts.

Running a Practice · September 23, 2026

How to Get Your First Nutrition Clients

One sentence about who you help, the people who already know you, a small first offer, and the follow-up nobody does. How the first nutrition clients actually arrive.

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Scope of Practice · September 23, 2026

Nutritionist vs Dietitian: What Is Actually Different

A license, a registered credential, and a private certification are three separate things. What each one means, what each generally allows, and how to tell which path fits your goal.

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Running a Practice · September 23, 2026

Client Records and Privacy for Nutrition Coaches

Most private nutrition coaches are not HIPAA covered entities, and that does not make client health information yours to be casual with. Here is the practical standard.

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Scope of Practice · September 7, 2026

When a Nutritionist Should Refer a Client Out (and How to Say It)

Diagnosed condition, medication question, symptoms, disordered eating, or you are guessing: refer. Here is how to say it without losing the client, and what to write down.

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Running a Practice · September 7, 2026

What to Put in a Nutrition Client Intake Form

Contact, health history, routine, goals in their words, and a consent section you actually wrote. What belongs on a nutrition intake form, what to cut, and how to use it.

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Scope of Practice · September 7, 2026

How to Check Your State’s Rules Before You Take Nutrition Clients

There is no single national rule for nutrition practice. Where to find your state's law, which words to search for, and what the answer means for a certified nutritionist.

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Careers · August 9, 2026

How to Become a Certified Nutritionist: What the Title Means and What It Does Not

What a nutritionist can legally do, how the title differs from a registered dietitian, and how to build a practice that stays inside your scope.

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