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Dietetics & Nutrition
Nutrition Counselors


The State of Florida no longer issues new licenses for Nutrition Counselor. Those persons licensed in this profession were licensed under a grandfather clause which closed in 1997. There is no longer an avenue to become licensed in the State of Florida as a Nutrition Counselor. The license must be kept active or on a paid inactive status as any Nutrition Counselor license which becomes null and void is ineligible for renewal or submission of a new application.
MISSION: To protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in the state through organized state
  and community efforts, including cooperative agreements with counties.
VISION: A healthier future for the people of Florida.
PURPOSE: To protect the public through health care licensure, enforcement and information.
FOCUS: To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation.
VALUES: Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, & Empowerment.